Location: Escalante
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Escalante (/ɛskəˈlɑːnteɪ/, locally /ˈɛskɛlæni/ or /ˈɛskəlænt/) is a city in Garfield County, Utah, United States located along Utah Scenic Byway 12 (SR-12) in the south central part of the state. As of the 2010 census, there were 797 people residing in the city.
Restaurants in Escalante
1. Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 635 reviews
It takes time to get to, but Calf Creek falls are a recommended site to visit.
Reviewed By Global_Traveller11 - Salt Lake City, United States
Great 6 mile hike that was mostly easy with a couple of moderate spots. Fantastic views, some good shady spots and the waterfall at the end was really worth the effort to make it to the end!
2. Egypt 1 Slot Canyon
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By bobbieandbob
This was a fun slot canyon which requires repelling (we went with a guide service). Loved it and challenging
3. Egypt 2 Slot Canyon
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
4. Peekaboo Gulch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 294 reviews
The gulch is most famous because of the last 100 meters, before the junction with Dry Fork of Coyote Gulch - here the ravine cuts deeper into the sandstone, with a series of interlinked potholes, extravagant swirls and fins of rock, and several arches; these different openings and the many corners and crevices account for the curious name of this canyon.
Reviewed By 35marin1150 - San Rafael, United States
Very unique geology, not too physically challenging! After a 25 mile dirt road it was a great hike - follow the cairn rock piles down into the wash and climb up into the Peekaboo Gulch. Not too difficult to traverse. If doing this in conjunction with the Spooky slot, I recommend doing this first and complete the loop clockwise. I also recommend not bringing a backpack into Spooky, it is VERY narrow in places. There is one Boulder choke obstacle that did not have a rope (11/2020), not too difficult, but not a piece of cake either. The trail from Peekaboo to Spooky is not at all well marked by cairns, bring a paper map - you’ll hike basically ESE over a little knoll. Enjoy!!!
5. Coyote Gulch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By LilGoBlue - Atlanta, United States
We were able to access the Forty Mile Ridge parking area (down the sandy road) with an AWD vehicle and took the shortcut across the top of the gulch to the 200' drop in. The rope was in place but it's a very basic nylon rope. Once at the bottom the entire hike is gorgeous! Best hike we did in Escalante. We did it all in one day - left the car around 9am and was back by 3pm. The .7 miles uphill in sand is a horrible at the end but the climb through the crack in the rock is awesome! Highly recommend this hike.
6. Escalante Interagency Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Huge area consisting of a maze of sandstone cliffs, canyons and plateaus.
Reviewed By noahl314 - Austin, United States
Great place to go for information about the canyons or to get a hiking permit! Staff were very friendly and gave us maps with locations and landmarks marked, along with weather information.
7. Devil's Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 386 reviews
Reviewed By mygoodwinfamily - Guatemala City, Guatemala
The hoo-doos are fun to explore and play on. There is a small arch that kids/teens can walk over. A fun place to play and have a picnic!
8. Zebra Slot Canyon
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By canyonfreak - Teasdale, United States
I've been lurking around in the Escalante Canyons for over 30 years, and can never get enough of this country, which is why I moved to Teasdale, 70 mile north near Capitol Reef NP, when I retired.
9. Spooky Gulch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By B8955ASandreal
Spooky gulch definitely lives up to it's name! Sections are challenging and dark, requiring the ability to maneuver tight quarters. Not for those with fears of small spaces. 10/10 would recommend.
10. Golden Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By canyonfreak - Teasdale, United States
I've been lurking around in the Escalante Canyons for over 30 years, and can never get enough of this country, which is why I moved to Teasdale, 70 mile north near Capitol Reef NP, when I retired.
