The visitor center was closed when we came by, but the visitor center in Escalante was very helpful.
We didn't have nearly enough time to explore this wonderful area but what we did see was absolutely great. This huge national monument has attractions for all levels of hikers and drivers. We will be back and spend at least a week there.
Lots to do and see, go to the visitor center in the middle of town and they will help you get going!
An easy trip is to Grosvenor Arch, about 13 miles down a graded dirt road starting at Kodachrome Basin State Park. The Arch has a small parking area. Peekaboo & Spooky Gulches are somewhat challenging - the former with significant climbing; the latter with tight (10-12 inches wide in spots) areas and scrambling.
Few people around but everyone friendly. Nice in fall not to be so hot. Bring water and munchies. And Camera.
Rent a UTV and travel for hours in beautiful, isolated wilderness. We spent all dsy in the back country on a rented utv with a gps and loved it. Saw three people the entire day. Lots of ruins. Lots of wilderness and no crowds. Wonderful.
Nature in the area is absolutely splendid. Awesome, grand, superb, spectacular, incredible. Mother nature at it's very best. Wow. I can write another 1000 characters to convince you, but What more is there to say ?
We enjoyed this region and the beautiful landscapes. Also the visitors centers where we found a lot of information.
We really enjoyed the monument. We hiked Calf Creek Falls, and 2 slot canyons: Peekaboo and Spooky. It's a beautiful part of the country.
We were recommended to visit this area on our road trip and weren't really sure what the NM was, at the visitor centre it was explained it is just a huge area that has been zoned as NM to protect it, it covers a huge area. To visit a lot of it you need an off road vehicle (and good weather). The road that leads to the famous slot canyons is treacherous (don't go if raining) and our suspension took a battering. Apparently they don't want to develop the facilities and entrance. The idea is that it stays an untamed land (the last discovered place in the US mainland). Make sure you visit the information centres before exploring as a lot of it is dangerous and people die every year according to the ranger.The HWY that passes through this area is an unbelievable drive - so scenic.