Location: Escalante
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Things to do in Escalante, Utah (UT): The Best Geologic Formations
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. 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!!!
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Dance Hall Rock Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By thmaugh - Upland, United States
If you are travelling to Hole in the Rock and the lake, this should be a stop along the way in, or way out - as it's an interesting geological formation, with a historical significance. Didn't hear any dancing ghosts, but was fun to walk around.
5. Hole In The Rock Road
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By HotQuescene - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Yes this is dirt road that is mostly washboard. No, I probably wouldn't take my personal vehicle down this road unless it was a Jeep or similar 4 wheel drive. Ground clearance wasn't an issue until the turn off for Peekaboo and Spooky Canyons. I didn't drive the remaining miles to the end. From the turn off or first parking area for the slot canyons, the road deteriorates, although fine for a high clearance SUV. It was deep rutted sand, but not get stuck soft. The key to the main road is drive slow. Many people in a hurry to get back to the highway after hiking were flying down this road creating so much dust that I drove into a heard of cattle that was clouded by the dust. If you plan for 1.5-2 hours to drive 30 miles each way, its fine. This road offers many hiking access points into the numerous slot and other canyons in the Harris Wash drainage.
