Escalante Area
Sightseeing
"Walking between mineral-streaked cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, hikers pass beaver ponds and pre-historic rock art sites en route to the paradisaical pools" - Visit Utah
This is a relatively flat hike, but it can be be challenging due to the mostly sandy surface and is best done first thing in the morning to avoid the heat.
6.5 mile out-and-back. Plan for 4-5 hours roundtrip. Bring plenty of fluids and snacks!
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Lower Calf Creek Falls
"Walking between mineral-streaked cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, hikers pass beaver ponds and pre-historic rock art sites en route to the paradisaical pools" - Visit Utah
This is a relatively flat hike, but it can be be challenging due to the mostly sandy surface and is best done first thing in the morning to avoid the heat.
6.5 mile out-and-back. Plan for 4-5 hours roundtrip. Bring plenty of fluids and snacks!
Capitol Reef is my personal favorite of Utah's National Parks due to it's low-key vibe and uncrowded nooks and crannies. It's located 70 miles north of Escalante and takes about 1.5 hrs to get there by car via the spectacular Highway 12.
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Parque Nacional Capitol Reef
Capitol Reef is my personal favorite of Utah's National Parks due to it's low-key vibe and uncrowded nooks and crannies. It's located 70 miles north of Escalante and takes about 1.5 hrs to get there by car via the spectacular Highway 12.
If this state park were located anywhere other than Utah, it would likely be a National Park. Located 45 miles southwest of Escalante just outside of Cannonville on Highway 12.
https://utah.com/kodachrome-basin-state-park
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Parque Estatal de la Cuenca de Kodachrome
If this state park were located anywhere other than Utah, it would likely be a National Park. Located 45 miles southwest of Escalante just outside of Cannonville on Highway 12.
https://utah.com/kodachrome-basin-state-park
An amazing 65 mile loop drive (half of which is on gravel)that is unparalleled for scenery.
Check in with one of our local outfitters (I recommend Utah Canyon Outdoors on Main Street, Escalante) to make sure the road passable and to get your route details dialed-in. Make a stop in Boulder for a meal at the halfway point of the drive at one of their handful of superb restaurants or food trucks!
Hells Backbone Rd, Boulder, UT, EE. UU.
An amazing 65 mile loop drive (half of which is on gravel)that is unparalleled for scenery.
Check in with one of our local outfitters (I recommend Utah Canyon Outdoors on Main Street, Escalante) to make sure the road passable and to get your route details dialed-in. Make a stop in Boulder for a meal at the halfway point of the drive at one of their handful of superb restaurants or food trucks!
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is a 5 minute drive west of Desert Sky House.
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Escalante Petrified Forest
710 Reservoir RdEscalante Petrified Forest State Park is a 5 minute drive west of Desert Sky House.
A favorite of locals for bird watching, paddling and fishing. Just a 5 minute drive from Desert Sky House. As you come to the entrance of Escalante Petrified Forest take a left on the dirt road which will take you to the lip of the reservoir.
Wide Hollow Reservoir, Utah 84726, EE. UU.
A favorite of locals for bird watching, paddling and fishing. Just a 5 minute drive from Desert Sky House. As you come to the entrance of Escalante Petrified Forest take a left on the dirt road which will take you to the lip of the reservoir.
Explore an Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) village that was likely occupied from A.D. 1050 to 1200, and one of the largest communities west of the Colorado River. Outside the museum, tour a life-sized, six-room replica of an ancient dwelling and view a portion of the original site. Inside, view artifacts excavated from this site and learn the lifeways of these ancient peoples.
A (very) scenic 45 minute drive North on Highway 12 from Escalante.
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Anasazi State Park Museum
460 UT-12Explore an Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) village that was likely occupied from A.D. 1050 to 1200, and one of the largest communities west of the Colorado River. Outside the museum, tour a life-sized, six-room replica of an ancient dwelling and view a portion of the original site. Inside, view artifacts excavated from this site and learn the lifeways of these ancient peoples.
A (very) scenic 45 minute drive North on Highway 12 from Escalante.
Food scene
"Quite possibly the most spectacularly situated coffee house in the world, with beverages, food and service to match the views"
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Kiva Koffeehouse
7144 Hwy 12 Mile Marker"Quite possibly the most spectacularly situated coffee house in the world, with beverages, food and service to match the views"
Fantastic pizza (the "Choprock" being a personal favorite) along with a variety of other great food items, adult bevvies and a plethora of outdoor items. Features Escalante's only package-liquor outlet (wine, "strong" beer and spirits)
Escalante Outfitters
310 W Main StFantastic pizza (the "Choprock" being a personal favorite) along with a variety of other great food items, adult bevvies and a plethora of outdoor items. Features Escalante's only package-liquor outlet (wine, "strong" beer and spirits)
Escalante Mercantile
210 W Main StGreat place to grab a coffee, to-go sandwich or bakery item and fresh foods.
Consistently rated as Utah's top restaurant and featuring a true farm-to-table menu, located in Boulder, Utah.
A scenic 45 minute drive North from Escalante on Highway 12.
Open seasonally (generally mid-March through the end of October)
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Hell's Backbone Grill
20 UT-12Consistently rated as Utah's top restaurant and featuring a true farm-to-table menu, located in Boulder, Utah.
A scenic 45 minute drive North from Escalante on Highway 12.
Open seasonally (generally mid-March through the end of October)
Superb food + incredible atmosphere and outdoor seating.
https://sweetwaterkitchen.com/menu/
Sweetwater Kitchen
3621 Hells Backbone RdSuperb food + incredible atmosphere and outdoor seating.
https://sweetwaterkitchen.com/menu/
Fantastic eats out of this little food truck. The "Highwayman" breakfast burrito is a favorite as are the Kimchi breakfast tacos.
Magnolia's Street Food
280 UT-12Fantastic eats out of this little food truck. The "Highwayman" breakfast burrito is a favorite as are the Kimchi breakfast tacos.
Great lunch spot in Boulder for burgers and sandwiches.
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Burr Trail Grill
10 UT-12Great lunch spot in Boulder for burgers and sandwiches.
An eclectic menu, top quality and a great atmosphere for breakfast or lunch in Escalante.
Magnolia's Street Food
280 UT-12An eclectic menu, top quality and a great atmosphere for breakfast or lunch in Escalante.
Quesabarilla taco. Nuff said.
This food truck is located just 5 minute's drive from Desert Sky House in the parking lot of the Escalante Home Center.
If you enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, this is your spot!
Chihuahua Garcia Mexican Grill
Quesabarilla taco. Nuff said.
This food truck is located just 5 minute's drive from Desert Sky House in the parking lot of the Escalante Home Center.
If you enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, this is your spot!
Serving what creator Lacy Allen calls “food with flair,” including coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch and snacks inspired both by Indian street food and classic American-style breakfasts. Think waffles with homemade chai and cardamom maple syrup. Yum!
Located at the Hills and Hollows Market in Boulder.
Wild Indigo Cafe
Serving what creator Lacy Allen calls “food with flair,” including coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch and snacks inspired both by Indian street food and classic American-style breakfasts. Think waffles with homemade chai and cardamom maple syrup. Yum!
Located at the Hills and Hollows Market in Boulder.
Local guiding services and outdoor adventure equipment
THE place for hike route recommendations, guiding for the local canyons and exploration, plus they serve a great cup of coffee to boot!
Utah Canyon Outdoors
THE place for hike route recommendations, guiding for the local canyons and exploration, plus they serve a great cup of coffee to boot!
Performance bikes, service, gear and the best local advice for riding in the Grand Staircase area. Escalante Cyclery offers mountain bike rentals, tours, shuttles and service.
Escalante Cyclery
Performance bikes, service, gear and the best local advice for riding in the Grand Staircase area. Escalante Cyclery offers mountain bike rentals, tours, shuttles and service.