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Escalante Canyons

Escalante Canyons in southern Utah are a labyrinth of slender slot canyons, sweeping arches, and wild river routes. Starting near Escalante, access trails and marked routes for day hikes and longer canyon crossings. Key stretchings include Grand Staircase, Peekaboo, Golden Cathedral, and transition points to nearby national parks—and be prepared for remote conditions and changing weather.

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Geography

AddressEscalante, Utah, USADays Canyon Road
ContinentNorth America
RegionUtah
SubregionSouthwest United States
CountryUnited States
StateUtah
CountyGarfield County
DistrictEscalante
CityEscalante
NeighborhoodEscalante Canyons
Postal Code84726
TimezoneAmericaDenver
Latitude37.595
Longitude-111.475
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Escalante Canyons is a term often used to describe a series of interconnected sandstone slot canyons and broad river corridors flowing through southern Utah. Originating near the town of Escalante, these canyons—such as Peekaboo, Water Pocket, Golden Cathedral, and Fortymileridge—offer narrow slots, wide-open basins, and dramatic rock formations. The area forms part of the larger Grand Staircase region and provides access points to protected lands typically associated with parts of Zion, Bryce, and Grand Canyon; routes often connect trailheads, backcountry paths, and paved or graded roads. Visitors come here for multi-day canyon crossings, technical hikes, and scenic overnight routes, but must come prepared: remote desert conditions, slot canyon flash floods, and minimal services require careful planning and safety precautions. The region is best known for layered red-and-white sandstone, pinnacles and fins, and a sense of endless sky and horizon views. Nearby towns—like Escalante —serve as bases for trail access, supplies, and local guides.

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