The loop hike takes around 3 hours for the average hiker. Then you just go down this canyon, follow the wash back to the start of peek-a-boo and then follow the same trail that you came in on back to the parking lot. After that you follow the canyon up to the top, follow the cairns across the plateau for about 1/2 mile and you will be led right to the top of spooky canyon. The trail will lead you straight to the start of peekaboo canyon which begins with a 15ish foot wall with hand/foot holes to get you up into the canyon. If you are claustrophobic this hike would not be for you!įrom the parking lot there is a 3/4 mile hike across slick rock and sand to descend into the wash where the canyons are located. There will be some scrambling/climbing required and places where you need to take off your pack and turn sideways in order to fit through narrow passages. Pools of water are a possibility, however it was dry when I was there in May even with rain the day before. They are not too technical as there is no need for ropes. These canyons provide a great introduction to canyoneering. The obstacles in these canyons are easier when done in this direction. I highly suggest going up Peek-a-boo and then down Spooky. ![]() This adventure is great because you get to explore 2 stunning slot canyons in one hike! It is a loop so you go up one canyon and down the other. If you do not have a high clearance vehicle, it will just add an extra mile or so each way onto your hike because you will not be able go that last mile after you turn off the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. ![]() The Hole-in-the-Rock road It is a dirt road, and while I did see some sedans and minivans, I suggest a vehicle with higher clearance/ 4-wheel drive. From Escalante, you take Hole-in-the-Rock Road 26 miles to the Dry Fork road turn-off. This hike is located in the Grand-Staircase-Escalante Monument and the nearest town is Escalante, Utah. There is a little scrambling and climbing on this loop.
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