Boulder, Utah · Garfield County · Facility
This hike requires multiple river crossings. Explore this lush, shapely canyon as far as you desire and return the same way. The trailhead is on the east side of Escalante. Head north from the cemetary for .25 miles, then turn right, its another .25 to the register box.
This hike requires multiple river crossings. Explore this lush, shapely canyon as far as you desire and return the same way. The trailhead is on the east side of Escalante. Head north from the cemetary for .25 miles, then turn right, its another .25 to the register box.
The trailhead is on the east side of Escalante UT on Highway 12. Turn north at the cemetary and follow the dirt road 0.25 mile, turn left and continue 0.25 mile to the register box.
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