Slot Canyons Near Zion National Park
Peek-a-Boo – From where you parked you can see the slot canyon to the west. The canyon is usually dry and is only about.35 miles long. Notice how some sections are warmer and others are flushed with chilly air as the slot twists and turns, opens and narrows and the canyon floor rises and falls throughout the short hike. The reason I asked about your route of travel is that there are likely better dry slot canyon options outside of the Zion area, especially with the restriction on travel you have with SR9 closed. Finding a dry, non-technical slot canyon this time of year will be difficult. However, the slot canyon ends at 1.4 miles. Beyond this, the canyon widens and even though its scenic, it can get monotonous. If you do not have a GPS with you, once you get to this gigantic rock in the creek, the slot canyon portion of the hike is over. The east side of Zion National Park literally beckons the true adventurer into its depths. This trip is a real treat to offer. Difficult access and a real sense of wilderness make this adventure a true 'must do' trip for any connoisseur of canyon country. The land east of Zion National Park and the Kolob Terrace is generally lower and the mountains less sheer, but the cliffs and mesas are made of the same Navajo sandstone - white at higher elevations and red lower down - and these too contain interesting slot canyons, though not as deep as the more well known gorges to the west, and without streams running through.
Slot Canyons Near Zion National Park
Send this Zion National Park photo as an Ecard Zion SAR Veteran, Bo Beck in Kolob Canyon | Slot Canyons Many of Utah's incredible winding, wind blown tunnels of sandstone are hidden in colorful East Zion. In the Mount Carmel area alone there are three majestic slot canyons to explore: Red Cave, Red Hollow and Peek-a-Boo. Spring Hollow is found in Glendale, not far from one of the entrances into the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Nature's spectacular creations do not get any better than those found in Zion National Park and just east of the park. Experience Southern Utah; visit the National Parks and National Monuments, but take the time to explore the hidden slot canyons of the Southwest. While in Zion National Park be sure to see the Zion Narrows and Orderville Canyon. Both magnificent slot canyons that begin in East Zion. | |||||
Plan your trip with our 'Canyon Country' Vacation Itinerary The Zion Narrows is a topic of wonder for so many of us. This trail takes you literarily wading through the Virgin River for much of the hike. This trail can be taken three ways: (1) Hike up the canyon for a couple of miles. Here, where the walls come closer together, you will see the junction into Orderville Canyon. Hike into the narrow slot canyon and explore this gorgeous area. You will see a waterfall and a deep pool. This is as far as you are allowed to go in this direction without a permit for Orderville Canyon. When done exploring, return to the Riverside Walk Trail. (2) Hike from Chamberlains Ranch in East Zion to the Riverside Walk. This is a 2 day hike and you will need to obtain a a backcountry permit. (3) Hike through Orderville Canyon into the Zion Narrows. A backcountry permit is required for Orderville Canyon. | Without a doubt the slot canyons are a Southwest treasure. Millions of people will visit Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks each year, but few will venture into the narrow towering walls of the slot canyons. Many will stand at post card racks and wonder where they can see these amazing creations. Zion National Park is home to the most famous of all the slot canyons, the Zion Narrows. Inside Zion National Park there is also the Subway, Echo Canyon, Orderville Canyon and Pine Creek. The Riverside Walk is the easiest hike in Zion National Park and it leads to the trailhead for the Zion Narrows. | |||||
Zion National Park Vacation: Canyon Country
| Nature Notes Beautiful Echo Canyon is part of what is often considered to be one of the best backpacking adventures in Utah, the East Rim Trail. This spectacular hike is a 10-mile strenuous, day trip or an overnight backpack. The East Rim Trail runs alongside Echo Canyon for much of the way. During the East Rim hike you will get a look at a section of the slot. A spur, if dry, allows a bit of exploring, but you cannot hike in there without a permit. Always check weather conditions before going into a slot canyon, and remember that a storm far off can cause a flash flood in the canyon you are in. Next Page | |||||
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