Highlight • Canyon
Spooky Slot Canyon
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5.0
(17)
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Scorpion Wilderness Study Area
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September 24, 2019
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This moderate 5.5-mile (8.8 km) hike takes you through the unique Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons, involving a total elevation gain of 548 feet (167 metres) over approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes. You will navigate through stunning red rock and sandstone formations, experiencing the tight squeezes of Spooky Gulch, which can be as narrow as 10 inches. Peekaboo Gulch offers a different experience with its beautiful ripple walls and natural arches, including a distinctive heart-shaped rock passage.
Reaching the trailhead requires driving 26 miles down the unpaved Hole-in-the-Rock Road, so plan for extra travel time and check road conditions. Always check the weather forecast before you go; flash floods are a serious risk in slot canyons, even if rain is far away. Due to the extremely narrow sections, this route is not suitable if you are claustrophobic.
These slot canyons are a geological marvel within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, carved by water over millennia into striking red rock and sandstone. Peekaboo Gulch showcases beautiful ripple walls and natural arches, while Spooky Gulch offers a more thrilling, extremely narrow passage. The wider Dry Fork Narrows section provides a scenic contrast with its pink-colored sand and towering walls, making this route a memorable desert adventure.
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79
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11.9km
03:14
170m
170m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(8)
29
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 1,420 m
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