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Utahcanyons is for the true canyon adventurer.
Here you will find all the information you'll need to get out into
the Canyons of the Escalante. Good reliable local knowledge and
any services or equipment you may need for a safe and satisfying
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Flowing over 80 miles from the town of Escalante southeast
to Lake Powell, the Escalante drainage is the premiere canyon playground.
"reflection" ©La Luz photography studio
The
canyons section
describes the geography of the place, the Escalante River and over
40 major tributaries complete with information about weather,
wildlife, geology, paleontology, archaeology and history.
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hike |
The Escalante River drainage is a hiker's paradise.
Adventures and explorations on foot are what the canyons are all about.
In the hike section, find out what you need
to know for a really cool day hike or a backpacking adventure. Included are
descriptions of selected day hikes
and overnighters.
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roads |
Getting there is half the fun. The back roads
that traverse the area are notoriously rugged; however, some are much
better than others. The roads section gives
highlights and conditions of all the major roads that access the canyons,
updated often as warranted.
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books & maps |
Nowhere to go? Know where to go. We offer a
complete line of the best guide books, maps and
custom topos of the Escalante area.
Whether driving, day hiking or planning that epic backpacking adventure
we have the right publications available in the
books/maps section. All orders are sent
Priority Mail through the US Postal Service and include an array of
local brochures, Park Service and BLM information brochures and maps,
and local information... an added bonus FREE with every order.
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featured book
"Heart of the Desert Wild - Grand Staircase
Escalante National Monument"
The striking photos and
informative text of this large format book digs deep into this
areas beauty and meaning. A perfect introduction to this
monuments riches of geology, paleontology and history. $20.00
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featured guide book
"Hiking the Escalante" by Rudi Lambrechtse. The classic guide to hikes off Hole in the Rock Road, Hells Backbone Road, The Burr Trail and
even up in Dixie National Forest when the canyons get too hot.
Handy mileage maps and a great value at $16.00
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backpack • camp • rock tour |
Enjoy the stars. Nothing beats sleeping out
under the stars, but there are some important things to consider.
In the camp section we'll outline all the rules
whether you are car camping or backcountry camping, and provide some
local tips, letting you in on some of our favorite places to camp.
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services |
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Need a shower? What about food, gear or lodging?
In the services section we'll give you a
list of our recommended local services and outfitters in Escalante,
links to those businesses and inside information to help you make
the right decision. More...
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coffee hole |
Now serving organic espresso drinks
"done right!" Fresh baked, healthy muffins, bars & cookies.
Come on in meet Mark & Vicki owners Utah Canyons
Store Escalante. " We are here to provide the information, guide and shuttle services and desert tested equipment needed
for your memorable desert wilderness adventure."
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