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Escalante Access to Glen Canyon Wilderness

Multiple Parks

View of snowy cliffs with two yucca plants in foreground
Duration Multiple Days
Topic(s) Canyons and Canyonlands, Geology, Freshwater Springs, Natural Sounds, Night Sky, River and Riparian, Rock Landscapes and Features, Arches, Buttes, Scenic Views, Colonization and Settlement, Missions, Trails, Water Trails, Roads, Routes and Highways, Wilderness more »
Activities Backcountry Hiking, Scenic Driving
Type Active, Solitary/Remote, Inspirational, Outdoors, Road Trip
Parks Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Stop at (or call) the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center first for last minute travel planning.

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  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

    Driving the Hole in the Rock Road
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Scenic Driving
    • Pets: Yes
    • Location: Hole-in-the-Rock Road, Escalante District
    • Duration: 1–14 Days
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Day, Dawn, Dusk
    A dirt road with large sandstone boulder

    The Hole-in-the-Rock road is an historic pioneer trail turned path to adventure. This 62 mile (100 km) one-way section runs from Escalante, UT to the western edge of Lake Powell. This road is rough, impassable in inclement weather, and 4WD only for the last 7 miles. Along the way are quite a few trailheads for the Coyote Gulch and other Escalante River trails in Glen Canyon.

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  • Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

    Day Trip or Backpack Hike to Coyote Gulch
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: Yes
    • Activity: Backcountry Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Coyote Gulch
    • Duration: 1–14 Days
    • Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
    • Time of Day: Any Time
    Sandstone canyon and butte with autumn trees.

    Open year-round but most popular in Spring and Fall, Coyote Gulch is a tributary of the Escalante River with several entry points for day hiking or backpacking in the Escalante Canyons of Glen Canyon National recreation Area and Grand Staircase National Monument. This is a wilderness area, prepare to pack out everything you bring in.

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Last updated: February 2, 2021