Escalante Outfitters
Hiking business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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Utah
1.1 mi
Distance
11,819 ft
Gain
3h 12m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Capitol Reef National Park
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Surprise Canyon
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Surprise Canyon offers a short, accessible out-and-back adventure through scenic Utah canyon terrain. This 1.12-mile trail showcases the region's distinctive red rock formations and narrow canyon passages, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a quick but rewarding escape into the backcountry.
Headquarters Canyon
~1 min drive
Short out-and-back canyon hike in Utah with easy access.
South Fork Oak Creek Trail
~34 min drive
Moderate 9-mile creek canyon hike with 1,753 ft elevation gain through oak forest.
Bluegrass Trail
~36 min drive
Easy 2-mile foothill loop with gentle elevation gain.
Indian Trail Bench
~39 min drive
Easy 3.4-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Indian Trail Bench.
Lower Muley Cutoff
~2 min drive
Short out-and-back trail offering accessible Utah hiking near scenic terrain.
Stair Canyon Trail
~37 min drive
A 16-mile desert canyon trek through Utah's scenic slickrock terrain.
Deer Creek Trail
~41 min drive
Easy 2.5-mile creek-side hike with 611 ft elevation gain.
Quaking Aspen
~41 min drive
Easy 5-mile forest walk through quaking aspen groves with minimal elevation gain.
Grand Gulch Route
~3 min drive
Moderate out-and-back canyon hike featuring red rock formations and gulch views.
Oak Creek Trail
~40 min drive
12-mile canyon creek hike with steady elevation gain and scenic riparian landscape.
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Escalante Outfitters
Hiking business nearby (~33 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet
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