• Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah National Parks
• Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah National Park
• Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah Rv Parks
• Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah Lodging

The only way to reach the Escalante Slot Canyons Utah is by going from Hole-in-the-Rock Road from the west through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The upper area of the slot canyons is crossed by UT 12 and tracks such as Wolverine Road and Burr Trail give access to canyons in the northeast. However, the slot canyons in the. Zebra Canyon and Tunnel Slot: One of the coolest geological features found on the Colorado Plateau are slot canyons, and there are some great ones in south central Utah. The hike is 8.5 miles round trip, but these slot canyons are as good as you will find.

Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah National Parks

Route Description

The Holeman Slot starts beside the road, here running over a white slickrock plateau marked with many small potholes that hold water for some time after rainfall. The ravine deepens via a few drops of 2 to 3 feet, descending through crisp, light brown/orange rocks crossed with thin layers either lighter or darker in color, which add to the prettiness of the curving, water-carved canyon sides. Shallow pools form in a few places after rainfall, and some parts of the floor may be covered by soft mud, but there are no significant obstacles until a slanting, two-stage drop of about 15 feet into a pool, at the start of the deepest and narrowest section of the canyon. This doesn't extend very far, however, soon opening out into a wider passageway with an entrance/exit route on the north side, followed by more shallow, twisting narrows that gradually deepen again until blocked by a chokestone above an overhanging drop. This is climbable, but a much bigger dryfall soon after marks the end of the slot, as the ravine opens out abruptly to a sheer-sided, 80 foot deep box canyon that winds its way westwards towards the Green River.

Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah National Park

• Escalante Slot Canyons can be accessed by boat from Lake Powell or from hiking trails nearby
• Skills required for traversing the slot canyons include downclimbing, stemming, rappelling, wading and swimming
• Coyote Gulch, Dry Fork features a long stream and several narrow passageways
• Spooky Gulch is a collection of unique rock formations in a claustrophobic canyon

Overview

The Escalante Slot Canyons are within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Slot canyons are formed by various tributaries forking off from the main Escalante River and carving out grooves in the rock which are then eroded by the weather. They vary greatly in width and length. Some Escalante canyons are very narrow, requiring skillful techniques to pass through them, sometimes 50 feet above the floor. Skills required for traversing the slot canyons include down climbing, stemming or bridging, rappelling, wading and swimming.

Location and Information

The only way to reach the Escalante Slot Canyons Utah is by going from Hole-in-the-Rock Road from the west through the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The upper area of the slot canyons is crossed by UT 12 and tracks such as Wolverine Road and Burr Trail give access to canyons in the northeast. However, the slot canyons in the southeast cannot be reached by road and boat access is required from Lake Powell.

Entrance Fees/Hours

No fees. Open all year round, weather permitting.

These are some of the main Escalante Slot Canyons:

Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah Rv Parks

• Big Horn Canyon - Colorful ravine in a secluded area
• Brimstone Gulch - One of the darkest canyons in the southwest
• Coyote Gulch, Dry Fork - Features a long stream and several narrow passageways
• Davis Gulch - Features a very large natural arch with testing features
• Egypt 3 - Comprises some excellent slot canyons in three sections
• Harris Wash - An interesting slot canyon with classic Navajo sandstone drainage
• Little Death Hollow - A remote location with very narrow, challenging canyons
• Llewellyn Gulch - A hidden canyon worth seeking out. Long but not particularly enclosed
• Neon Canyon - The lengthy Neon Canyon ends at the golden cathedral
• Peek-a-boo Gulch - Lots of erosion with many pools and arches
• Red Breaks - Few visitors find this secluded canyon which is long but not especially enclosed
• Spooky Gulch - A collection of unique rock formations in a claustrophobic canyon

Fun Facts

Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah Lodging

Stemming or bridging involves climbing a corner with the legs spread wide apart, one against each face, with the feet relying on friction or very small holds.