Boulder, Utah
(435) 691-1241
(307) 733-4261
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TOURS Southern
Utah |
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Hikes in the Escalante Canyons "To proceed farther in the direction we had been pursuing was impossible. No animal without wings could cross the deep gulches in the sandstone basin at our feet. The stream which we had followed and whose course soon became lost in the multitude of chasms before us was not the one we were in search of but an unknown, unnamed river, draining the eastern slope of the Aquarius Plateau and flowing through a deep, narrow canyon to the Colorado River. Believing our party to be the discoverers, we decided to call this stream in honor of Father Escalante, the old Spanish explorer, Escalante..." - A.H. Thompson, 1872, topographer working with John Wesley Powell  Imposing at first glance, the seemingly impenetrable landscapes of the
Escalante Canyons are in fact a wonderful playland of slickrock sandstone
with hidden gorges, canyon narrows, arches, natural bridges and other
fantastic landforms that delight the spirit. Protected as part of the
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in 1996, the Escalante Canyons
are Keith's favorite places in the multitude of beautiful landscapes of
southern Utah. The Escalante River and several tributaries are perennial
steams with riparian cottonwood forests - water in the desert is a rare
delight. Only a few maintained trails provide access the Escalante
Canyons, but the country holds many wonders for adventurers who can find
routes into its hidden recesses. Finding routes requires being able to
read a topographic map and having an innate sense of how to explore the slickrock landscapes. Even detailed topographic maps don't always show
10-foot high cliffs or shallow gorges that can stand as insurmountable
impasses to your travel. In steep country, narrow ledges and cracks in the
slickrock can serve as avenues to otherwise inaccessible wilderness.
Having discovered many routes into the Escalante Canyons, Earth Tours can
lead you into special places that you would probably never find on your
own. Even if you are a bona fide canyoneer, having an experienced guide
will maximize your recreational enjoyment if your time in the Escalante
Canyons is limited.Day hikes Plat of Zion Old Boulder Road Waterpockets and Slickrock Peek-a-boo and Spooky Half-day hikes Upper Calf Creek Rock Art |
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