Hiking Escalante River; Hiking Canyons of the Escalante;

hiking

Hiking the Escalante Canyons is a sublime pleasure. Miles of unspoiled wilderness, canyons with trickling streams of exceptional beauty, and other-worldly quiet make the Canyons of the Escalante a hiker's dream destination.

Whether you decide upon a multi-day backpacking adventure or a day hike that challenges your limits, there is a canyon here for you.

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getting there

Once you have decided on a hike, getting to the trail head could be part of the adventure. Backcountry road conditions range from accessible by a car to high clearance four wheel drive needed. Get all the road information and current conditions in the roads section.

safety

The Escalante Canyons can be a very dangerous place for the unprepared. Because of the remoteness, help is not readily available, if at all. Even seemingly simple day hikes have resulted in complex search and rescue operations. Don't become a victim; know before you go! Check out our safety tips.

the hikes
Listed below are the most popular hikes in the Escalante Canyons. This list is by no means all inclusive. The hiking possibilities out in the canyons are endless, but for the first time visitor or casual hiker these are great primers.
Day Hikes Lower Calf Creek Falls - classic half day hike on nice maintained trail with easy access. Upper Calf Creek Falls - great hike from Hwy 12 to the less visited waterfall. Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulches - the famous slot canyons; non-technical and slots of fun! Escalante River - up to a full day exploring the river gorge from Escalante to the Hwy 12 bridge. Phipps Arch - more challenging route finding to an incredibly beautiful arch and bridge. The Box - explore a wonderful riparian canyon in the high country, great when it's hot out. Zebra and Tunnel Slots - challenging route to two photogenic slot canyons.	Overnighters Coyote Gulch - The quintessential Escalante canyon. Easy hiking, water availability, and spectacular scenery make this a "must do" hike. Three days are best to see all this canyon has to offer. Neon Canyon - Spend a couple of days along the Escalante River exploring side canyons. Neon Canyon and its Golden Cathedral are the main attraction. Boulder Mail Trail - A cross-country route in the Navajo sandstone traversing three canyons along the historic route between Escalante and Boulder. Escalante River - Can be done in a day, but take time to explore the side canyons. Excellent beginning backpack.

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