Escalante Route
Connector trail offering a number of trail junctions.
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Escalante Route Details
Once an old Hopi route that was later used by 19th century prospectors, this connector trail offers a number of surprisingly good views as it descents 1,800 feet from the North Rim. The trail is intended to provide access to the Beamer Trail and the Escalante Trail, which hosts a number of other trail junctions. From the exposed trail there are vast, panoramic views down the entire valley, following the Colorado River through the canyon, which is especially wide in this area. Although there is decent camping near the river, the river is often silt-filled, and cannot be relied on as a good water source.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
9 miles
Estimated time
6-8 hours
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Escalante Route
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0.2 mi away
Tanner Trail
A backcountry trail with a couple of difficult descents.
1.1 mi away
East Entrance
A back door entrance to the Park with a scenic drive.
1.4 mi away
Desert View Visitor Center
Stone building with park information.
