We went to see Grosvenor Arch which was actually much more impressive than in pictures. We hiked the narrows which was both beautiful and fun. Hackberry Canyon was fantastic but we hiked it in our boots not realizing it was a water route. The Paria Box also a water route was very unpleasant hiking; if you want a picture you don't have to hike the whole trail. The Cockscomb was fantastic!
It is beautiful but traveled road usually with a lot of waterboarding. One hill will stop you if it is wet.
The formation of the cockscomb was incredible. Candyland was further down the road. Both are very picturesque; amazing.
I love doing the Johnson Canyon - Skutumpah - Cottonwood Canyons Loop out of Kanab, UT. Fascinating, and always something new to explore...great side hikes (the visitors office in Kanab is real good about pointing out some of the neat little slot canyons, the fossilized oyster beds, the hike at Cottonwood Narrows. Lovely road to photograph late afternoon; avoid during rain! After coming out Cottonwood, I like to stop at the Old Paria site - just drive down that road and be lost in the grandeur of the brightly striped rocks of the ancient Chinle layer. This region is simply unbelievable, mind-blowing beautiful.
We took this route as a short cut through Escalante. It was so beautiful. We had a 4-wheel drive and I would not recommend trying to take a vehicle that was not. In July/August, the rains are unpredictable and we knew an afternoon storm could impact the road and mean we had to turn around, so we left early. Lots of places to stop, get out and explore.
Discovered this on my first trip to the US about 14 years ago as it turns out it is a great scenic alternative than going on road from Page to Bryce Canyon NP or Kodachrome SP be advised it is about 45 miles long in total.I would advise against attempting it if its been raining hard (or looks like it is going to!!) as the trail becomes impassable pretty quick!Anyway when dry it is easily travelled in a stock SUV there are plenty of good views and rock formations to see, do make a point of stopping and having a look at cottonwood canyon it is a brilliant slot canyon and goes on for quite a way. have been back several times and it never fails to dissapoint
This is a beautiful drive. Its 45 miles and takes a couple of hours to get through it. Make sure you budget for a day and spend some time in the slots, or just hiking around.
This road has so many great hiking opportunites. It could take a couple of days to finish it if you took advantage of all of them. I found outstanding The Narrows and The Yellow Rock Mountain.
Make sure you leave enough time for the drive, and have a good vehicle. leave yourself at least 3-4 hrs more if plan to return alone the same route to take in all the photo opportunities
Super scenic drive. We hiked up Yellow Rock and then Hackberry Wash- had both to ourselves on a Thursday morning. Also checked out Grovesner Arch. We could have spend several days exploring the area, but had plans beyond.Do not attempt road when wet- even with 4WD.