Dwayne27
04-27-2009, 10:56 PM
An uneventful desert hike to a very pretty section of slot.
Rating: 1A I
Time Required: 2-4 Hours
Longest Rappel: None
Permit Information
None Needed
Camping/Lodging
Plenty of primitive camping along Hole In The Rock Road
Preferred Season
Winter, Spring, Fall. Summer would be hot
Water Concerns
None- perhaps some wading in the canyon
Special Challenges
None
Equipment Suggestions
Small pack, Camera, perhaps a 30 ft handline
Topographic Maps
USGS 7.5' Tenmile Flat
Directions to Trailhead
Head East out of the town of Escalante to the signed Hole In the Rock Road. Drive this dirt road for almost 8 miles. Park on the right of the road immediately after the cattle guard.
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
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Approach
Directly across the road from the parking spot, you will see a cairned and obvious hiker trail. Follow this trail for over 2 miles as it crosses washes and heads towards Harris Wash. This is a very large, flat, open wash. From this junction, turn left. Stay in the wash and follow it directly towards the canyon as it begins to narrow.
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
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Description: Standard Route
The canyon will narrow up quickly, and you will all to soon find the beautiful striped section for which the canyon is named. You can upclimb a bit until you reach a pothole. This pothole is difficult to progress past, and there isnt much to see above it.
Exit
Return the way you came. If you enjoy wandering through washes, visit Tunnel Slot while you are in the area.
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
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Rating: 1A I
Time Required: 2-4 Hours
Longest Rappel: None
Permit Information
None Needed
Camping/Lodging
Plenty of primitive camping along Hole In The Rock Road
Preferred Season
Winter, Spring, Fall. Summer would be hot
Water Concerns
None- perhaps some wading in the canyon
Special Challenges
None
Equipment Suggestions
Small pack, Camera, perhaps a 30 ft handline
Topographic Maps
USGS 7.5' Tenmile Flat
Directions to Trailhead
Head East out of the town of Escalante to the signed Hole In the Rock Road. Drive this dirt road for almost 8 miles. Park on the right of the road immediately after the cattle guard.
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
- -
Approach
Directly across the road from the parking spot, you will see a cairned and obvious hiker trail. Follow this trail for over 2 miles as it crosses washes and heads towards Harris Wash. This is a very large, flat, open wash. From this junction, turn left. Stay in the wash and follow it directly towards the canyon as it begins to narrow.
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
- -
Description: Standard Route
The canyon will narrow up quickly, and you will all to soon find the beautiful striped section for which the canyon is named. You can upclimb a bit until you reach a pothole. This pothole is difficult to progress past, and there isnt much to see above it.
Exit
Return the way you came. If you enjoy wandering through washes, visit Tunnel Slot while you are in the area.
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
- -