What to do and see in Escalante, Utah (UT): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do

May 21, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

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

Utah Highway 12 15.5 miles east of Escalante, Escalante, UT http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&facilityId=202204&agencyCode=70901
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5.0 based on 635 reviews

Calf Creek Falls Recreation Area

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. Devil's Garden

Hole-in-the-Rock Road, Escalante, UT 84726 +1 435-644-4300 http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/grand_staircase-escalante/Recreation/hiking___backpacking/Devils_Garden.html
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4.5 based on 386 reviews

Devil's Garden

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!

3. Hole-In-The-Rock Escalante Heritage Center

1285 E Utah State Hwy 12, Escalante, UT 84726-7737 +1 435-826-4787 [email protected] http://www.escalanteheritagecenter.org/
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Hole-In-The-Rock Escalante Heritage Center

The Escalante Heritage Center is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to preservation of the histories of the Hole in the Rock trek and the settlement of the towns of Escalante and Boulder.

Reviewed By WorldSprinter18 - Sedona, United States

This is a nice stop especially for educating children or simply a nice bathroom pit stop. The famous local western realist artist, Lynn Griffin, has his famous paintings 'End of the Trail' on display in large diorama size. There is an historic museum of sorts which displays a life size Conestoga covered wagon and educates about pioneer heritage. There are large clean rest rooms at the center and a curator on-site to answer your questions. Worth stopping by just to see how determined, strong, and courageous people from this time period were compared to the weak wimps of our modern times...

4. Spooky Gulch

Hole in the Rock Road, Escalante, UT http://ashleylaurenpitts.com/2017/06/spooky-slot-canyon
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

Spooky Gulch

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.

5. Hell's Backbone Road

153 Route Forest Service, Escalante, UT 84726 http://utah.com/grand-staircase-escalante/hells-backbone
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Hell's Backbone Road

Reviewed By SusanJ2492

Very good road. Awesome views and scenery of the Grand Staircase. Lots of campgrounds and trails for atv's.

6. Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

710 N. Reservoir Road, Escalante, UT 84726 +1 801-538-7220 http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/escalante-petrified-forest/
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4.0 based on 318 reviews

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

This area was the home of the ancient Anazazi and Fremont Indians, and has a very dramatic and beautiful landscape.

Reviewed By ladawnb

Great little State Park with lots of picnic tables under a roof for shade. Perfect hike trail, different lengths, for all levels of hiking. Be sure to visit the rock shop just outside the boundaries of the Park.

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