Scramble through Peek-a-boo and Spooky Slots
AdventureModerateSpringYear-round
Squeeze through some of the tightest non-technical slot canyons in the world located down the rugged Hole-in-the-Rock Road. It’s a natural playground that kids and adventurous adults will find exhilarating.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 3 to 4-hour round trip to allow for technical maneuvering and plenty of photos.
- 2Drive a high-clearance vehicle to navigate the 26 miles of washboard gravel on Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
- 3Leave your backpacks at the canyon entrance, as Spooky Gulch narrows to just 10 inches in several places.
- 4Follow the loop in a clockwise direction, entering Peek-a-boo first and descending through Spooky.
- 5Pack at least two liters of water and wear shoes with aggressive tread for the 12-foot entrance wall at Peek-a-boo.
- 6Check the weather forecast at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center for flash flood risks before heading out.
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