Hike Escalante at Grand Staircase-Escalante
Discover a vast and rugged wilderness, offering countless hiking opportunities to slot canyons, waterfalls, and ancient ruins. Permitting may be required for some areas.
Itinerary tips
- 1Carry at least three liters of water per person and a physical topographic map, as cellular service is non-existent within the canyons.
- 2Obtain a free self-permit at the Interagency Visitor Center in Escalante or the trailhead kiosks before heading into the backcountry.
- 3Plan for at least three full days to account for the slow travel speeds on unpaved routes like Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
- 4Equip your vehicle with a high-clearance 4WD system to safely navigate deep sand and washouts after recent rains.
- 5Arrive at popular trailheads like Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulch before 8:00 AM to secure a parking spot and avoid midday heat.
- 6Pack a pair of neoprene socks or water shoes for hikes like Lower Calf Creek Falls where multiple stream crossings are required.
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