Escalante River Trailhead — Attraction in Escalante

The official sign in one of the earlier photos is no longer there, however, the register book is there still. Keep in mind this is active cattle grounds so don't be startled if you see cows for the first few minutes of the hike. There is a gravel parking area off the gravel road. Drive past the cemetery, over the cattle strips and down the gravel road. Ignore the first right as this is a heritage center, instead take the first left and continue down that gravel road to get to the trail head. The trail itself is spectacular! I only went 5 miles up and then back and, while it is steep, the payoff of being secluded surrounded by sandstone...

One of the coolest trails I’ve ever been on! And that’s saying a lot! The deeper you go along the magical river, the rock formations increasingly get more stunning. Oliver(my pup) and I had such a lovely time on this trail. Not sure why anyone would rate it less than a 5(they clearly didn’t go on the whole thing). If you’re looking for a lame trail, this is NOT the one for you. If you’re looking for a magical/hoopty doopty woohoo time, then guess what?!? You found the...

Beautiful area. Great backpacking and natural features. If you do visit, please keep an eye out for people defacing the petroglyphs! I have a strong suspicion that it is unruly children....