Canyoneering in Zebra Slot Canyon
AdventureChallengingSpringYear-round
Navigate a stunningly narrow, striped sandstone passage that requires technical squeezing and occasionally wading through ankle-deep water.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 5-mile round-trip hike that typically takes 3 to 4 hours including time for photography.
- 2Access the trailhead via Hole-in-the-Rock Road, located approximately 8 miles south of Highway 12 near Escalante.
- 3Wear sturdy, water-friendly hiking shoes and avoid bulky backpacks, as the canyon walls narrow to just 10 inches in places.
- 4Check recent weather reports at the Interagency Visitor Center in Escalante, as this canyon is prone to dangerous flash flooding.
- 5Carry at least two liters of water and high-energy snacks, as the approach hike offers zero shade in the high desert sun.
- 6Download an offline GPS map beforehand because the trail markers across the sandy wash can be difficult to track.
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