Peekaboo Slot Canyon Trail

• Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trail Map
• Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trailhead
• Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trailhead
• Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trailer
• Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trail Map

Peek-a-Boo and Spooky slot canyons are located in The BLM (Bureau of Land Management) area alongside Escalante. We drove through part of Escalante to get there and also when we left. Follow highway 12 until you see the Hole in the Wall Road. Turn there and drive for 26.3 miles and you will find the trailhead on the left. #grandstaircaseescalantehikes #peekaboogulch #slotcanyon The Peek-a-boo/Spooky Gulch slot canyon loop trail used to be one of those little-known treasures hi.

Overview

Peekaboo and Spooky are the quintessential first slot canyon experience for many. Relatively easy access, incredible slots, and a short day make this a hike to bring the family on. These canyons are popular for good reason.

The story goes the canyons received their names by a school group visiting from the town of Escalante around Halloween one year. The names fit, and this is a place that will make you feel like a kid again working through the fun slots. For the more energetic, it is a short distance down canyon to Brimstone, the fiercest of the 3 canyons in the area, and well worth the time to visit.

Getting There

Head east out of the town of Escalante about 5 miles on highway 12 until the well signed Hole in the Rock road.

• Turn onto the Hole In The Rock Road and reset your odometer. ( 12S 453596mE 4175370mN / N37° 43' 28' W111° 31' 36' )
• Go down the Hole in the Rock road 26.5 miles to the signed Dry Fork Trailhead road on the left. ( 12S 480188mE 4146664mN / N37° 27' 60' W111° 13' 27' )
• Follow this road 0.7 miles to a junction where you go left (road #252) ( 12S 481239mE 4146571mN / N37° 27' 57' W111° 12' 44' )
• Another half mile to the end of the road is the trailhead. ( 12S 480523mE 4147775mN / N37° 28' 36' W111° 13' 13' )

Route

From the trailhead, follow the marked trail north down into Dry Fork. The trail is well-worn and easy to follow. At the bottom turn right, and find Peek-a-boo coming in 4 minutes down the canyon on the left. A 6 m ( 20 ft. ) up-climb guards the entrance to Peek-a-boo. The climb has carved steps but is still a little tricky. A short rope for a handline may be useful for beginners. This up climb is the biggest obstacle of the hike.

Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trail Map

Once in Peek-a-boo, enjoy the many arches and narrows. What a gem! Continue up the canyon until the canyon opens into a wide open wash. Here a cairned trail takes off on the right. Follow this trail about 10 minutes over the open country to where it drops into Spooky, a large open wash at this point.

Head down Spooky! It gets deep and dark very quickly. Several spots are narrow enough you have to turn sideways. Spooky is an amazing canyon, and a lot of fun to descend. A couple of minor down climbs occur in the upper section, but if you look around, an easy path over or under the obstacle can be found. Once Spooky opens up, follow it down to its junction with Dry Fork in about 5 minutes.

Last on the list is Brimstone. From the junction of Spooky and Dry Fork, hike down Dry Fork about 30 minutes to the first major canyon coming in on the left. This section can change with each flood, but is usually an easy walk.

30 minutes down from Spooky a wide side canyon comes in on the left with impressive sand slides on the west side. This canyon is Brimstone. Hike up the wide wash 10-15 minutes to where it suddenly narrows to an incredibly deep and dark slot. Work your way up as far as you comfortably can, but be careful, at least one person has gotten stuck in Brimstone. Return up Dry Fork to Peek-a-boo and the trail you came in on.

Last on the list is Brimstone. From the junction of Spooky and Dry Fork, hike down Dry Fork about 30 minutes to the first major canyon coming in on the left. This section can change with each flood, but is usually an easy walk.

30 minutes down from Spooky a wide side canyon comes in on the left with impressive sand slides on the west side. This canyon is Brimstone. Hike up the wide wash 10-15 minutes to where it suddenly narrows to an incredibly deep and dark slot. Work your way up as far as you comfortably can, but be careful, at least one person has gotten stuck in Brimstone. Return up Dry Fork to Peek-a-boo and the trail you came in on.

Maps

Our most POPULAR tour.

Approximately three hours in length. Ability level EASY and appropriate for ALL ages and abilities. We have accommodated folks ranging in age from 6 months to 96 years. Maybe you can help us break our record! You will enjoy mild off-roading on red rocks and sand to an area accessible only by four-wheel drive. We will stop periodically to sample native plants and to observe wildlife and various points of interest. Make sure to ask your guide for local stories and legends – they are all experts and they delight in sharing information! Exploring and photographing Peekaboo Canyon is the highlight of your trip, although getting there is tons of fun too!

We will tour the slot canyon on foot which involves walking on mostly flat terrain. Peekaboo is a fine example of a slot canyon, or a narrow canyon worn into rock by rushing water over time. Significantly deeper than it is wide, Peekaboo Canyon is a delight for the senses in all seasons and at all times of day. It is nature's perfection under sunny or cloudy skies and both are equally beautiful to behold. Come along with us on multiple tours as you will never see the same place twice! Peekaboo is cool on warm days and a wind block on cool days, so it offers a comfortable experience regardless of season. The light which bathes the canyon is ever-changing and offers endless opportunities for exquisite photographs. This is certainly the place where you will capture your trip's most memorable image – Peekaboo is famous for this! Did we mention this is a tour favored by Professional Photographers?

FUN FACT: Average amount of photos taken on this tour… 300! So sign up and have your cameras and phones ready to go.

PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE Price is $99 per Adult $49 per Child

Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trailhead

If you anticipate having so much fun you cannot bear to see your PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE come to an end… OR you would simply like to experience more amazing sights, we offer SEVERAL ADD-ON OPTIONS of approximately ONE-AND-A-HALF hours in length to COMBINE with our PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE:

PEEKABOO ADD-ON OPTION #1:WHITE WAVE WITH ANCIENT PETROGLYPHS – Our most popular add-on option. Ability level MODERATE, involves walking on terrain with somewhat of an incline. You will view and if you so choose, spend time walking on a beautiful naturally occurring rock formation that is shaped like an undulating ocean wave. Here light and dark shadow alternate to create graphic linear patterns on the rock – an amazing visual treat for both the eyes and the camera lens! A short hike to a natural rock shelter reveals traces of ancient people in the form of petroglyphs or drawings and carvings on rock. You will delight in walking where the ancients walked and you will have the opportunity to look with wonder on their handiwork. Take pictures, enjoy the scenic vistas or simply sit and ponder… It is up to you!

PEEKABOO ADD-ON OPTION #2:RAINBOW ROCK – This add-on option is very popular with Professional Photographers and with the Professional Photographer in YOU that is just waiting to jump out! Inspire your creativity and vision with prominent rock cliffs showcasing formations of multiple patterns, undulations and colors. A short stretch of road traveled by Hummer will deliver you there. Spend time walking amongst the sweet-smelling sage and gazing upward at nature's artwork. Bring a picnic if you desire. This is a great add-on tour for sheer relaxation. Various wildlife is known to reveal itself when you least expect. A camera at-the-ready is a must!

Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trailhead

PEEKABOO ADD-ON OPTION #3:RED KNOLL – Expansive 360 degree scenic view! Ability level EASY. For those who wish to experience more fine off-road driving, you will be transported by Hummer up inclined roads which meander through piñons, sage and red rock. At the top of the elevation you will experience a beautiful scenic vista with Zion National Park visible to the west. Make this expansive view the backdrop for your own family photos. The perfect wrap-up for your PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE, you may wish to have an impromptu picnic or toast, so feel free to bring along food and drink. RED KNOLL is an ideal spot for DESERT SUNSET viewing and we DO offer this as a stand-alone tour. For details and to make this fine experience your reality, please see RED KNOLL SUNSET SOJOURN.

Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trailer

PEEKABOO SLOT CANYON ADVENTURE COMBINED with ONE of the ADD-ON OPTIONS above Price is $149 per Adult $74.99 per Child

Peek A Boo Slot Canyon Trail Map

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