![]() Aim to follow the long line of cliffs on your right (west) as you hike south. Most of the route runs over slickrock and there’s no defined trail. There are no sources of water on this trek so you’ll need to carry enough for two days of strenuous hiking and a night of camping and cooking.īefore leaving Escalante, be sure to have the route downloaded on your favorite hiking app. From there, you’ll need a strong sense of direction and a lot of water. You’ll need a reliable 4WD vehicle to drive the 50 miles of ruts and bumps down the Hole in the Rock Road to the trailhead. This view of bright blue goosenecked bays bordered by towering Navajo sandstone cliffs was made famous by National Geographic and then Apple computers, which used an image of this vantage point in advertisements for the 2012 MacBook Pro. This adventurous overnight hike ends at one of the best sunset/sunrise spots in southern Utah, overlooking a uniquely squiggly arm of Lake Powell. Beware of flash flood danger in late summer and avoid this hike if thunderstorms are in the forecast. You’ll likely get your feet wet on this hike as the route follows and continuously crosses a perennial stream to its confluence with the Escalante River. If your vehicle isn’t 4WD, you may be able to start the loop from the Hurricane Wash trailhead, 33.8 miles down Hole in the Rock Road.Ĭoyote Gulch’s biggest draw is the miracle of water in the desert. Depending on the road conditions, which change from year to year and season to season, you will likely need 4WD, especially for the deep sand on the last two miles to the trailhead. The 10.6-mile loop is accessed by driving the notoriously rutted Hole in the Rock Road to the infamously sandy 40 Mile Ridge Trailhead. ![]() This hike can be done in several variations, up to 22 miles in length, but this 10.6-mile loop hits many of the area’s highlights including two arches, a natural bridge, and numerous waterfalls.įirst, stop at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center in the town of Escalante to pick up your permit, inquire about road conditions and get the latest weather report. If you’re in the market for a relatively short but delectably sweet overnight hike, head to Coyote Gulch, which borders Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Location: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
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