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  • The monument has very scenic back roads, all of which are open to mountain biking. Note that riding cross-country or on slickrock isn't permitted.
  • On a trek through the canyons of the Escalante River and its many tributaries, you'll experience some of the quiet beauty of Glen Canyon, much of which has been lost to the waters of Lake Powell.
  • Hackberry Canyon offers fine scenery in the west half of the monument on a 20.5-mile hike from the mouth of Hackberry Canyon to the mouth of Round Valley Draw. Tributary canyons and Sam Pollock Arch offer diversions along the way.
  • You could spend weeks in the lower Escalante River Canyon, exploring side canyons and admiring arches. It's 70 miles from the UT 12 bridge to Lake Powell. Harris Wash and other tributaries on the west have trailheads off of Hole-in-the-Rock Road.
  • The upper Escalante River is a good overnight hike of 15 miles from the town of Escalante to the UT 12 bridge. Add another day or two for side trips into lower Death Hollow and Sand Creek.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Overview

It's perhaps the world's most dramatic natural staircase: The rocks that form the steps of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument climb 5,500 feet to the rim of Bryce Canyon. Read More

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Bryce Canyon Lodge

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PO Box 640079
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT 84764 Map

Distance: 32.1 mi.
(from destination center)

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Best Western Ruby's Inn

Highway 63
Bryce Canyon City, UT 84764

Distance: 40.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

Expert Rated & Recommended
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Best Western Zion Park Inn

1215 Zion Park Boulevard
Springdale, UT 84767 Map

Distance: 86.7 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

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Bryce Scenic Drive

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Bryce Canyon National Park
PO Box 640201
Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah 84764-0201

Distance: 32.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: From the park entrance, this 18-mile road runs past 13 spectacular overlooks of Bryce Canyon. On... Read More
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Rainbow Bridge National Monument

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In Utah, about 50 miles by boat from either Wahweap or Bullfrog
PO Box 1507
Page , Utah 86040

Distance: 59.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Over time, a small stream cut through a rock fin to create the world's largest natural bridge, a... Read More

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Escalante River Canyons

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East and southeast of Escalante
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, 755 W. Main
Escalante, Utah 84726

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Although most of Glen Canyon has been lost to Lake Powell, you can experience a similar quiet... Read More

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Major Airports near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Distance (mi.)
Salt Lake City International Airport 209.3 map
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport 228.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Distance (mi.)
Saint George Municipal Airport 119.4 map
Moab Canyonlands Field 122.1 map
Grand Canyon National Park Airport 129.5 map

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