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Originally called Potato Valley, this community's name was changed in the 19th century to honor Spanish explorer and missionary Father Silvestre Velez de Escalante. However, it's believed Escalante never actually visited this particular part of southern Utah on his trek from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to California a hundred years earlier. Home to nearly 100 historic buildings (a free walking-tour map is available at the information booth and at local businesses), Escalante is your best bet for lodging, food, and supplies as you travel Utah 12. At 5,868 feet elevation, it's also a good base for exploring the nearby mountains and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, or for finally taking a hot shower after a week of backpacking. Be aware, though, that services in this town of 800 are limited in winter. Read More

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Attractions

Escalante River Canyons

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

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

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

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Calf Creek Falls Trail

Calf Creek Recreation Area, 15.5 miles east of Escalante on UT 12
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, 755 W. Main
Escalante, Utah 84726

Distance: 10.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Calf Creek Falls drops 126 feet into a pool, creating a cool and verdant setting even on a hot... Read More

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Hole-in-the-Rock Road

Southeast of Escalante
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, 755 W. Main
Escalante, Utah 84726

Distance: 5.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

This road once played a center-stage role in one of the great epics of the colonization of the... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Escalante

	Distance (mi.)
Las Vegas Mccarran International Airport	229.1 map
Salt Lake City International Airport	209.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Escalante

	Distance (mi.)
Cortez Montezuma County Airport	165.8 map
Durango La Plata Airport	215.7 map
Eagle/Vail Eagle County Airport	283.7 map

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Flight Deals to Escalante

Originating	From
Denver (DEN) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$106
Las Vegas (LAS) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$140
San Diego (SAN) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$157
Kansas City (MKC) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$168
Oakland (OAK) to Salt Lake City (SLC)	$177