19 Incredible Slot Canyons in Utah & How to Visit Them

Utah slot canyons are some of the best slot canyons in all of the United States. Unlike the slot canyons in Arizona, which often require booking a tour, you can hike many of the slot canyons in Utah all on your own. If you are looking to explore some of the best slot canyon hikes in Utah, you’ve come to the right place.

We recently went on a road trip around Utah and Arizona in our RV and we visited many of these incredible slot canyons below.

We put this article together to tell you all about our favorite slot canyons, how to find them, what to expect, as well as lots of useful tips for exploring them!

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How to Use This Guide

To make it easy to plan your slot canyon hike, we’ve divided this guide into sections based on regions.

We’ve included everything you need to know about hiking these amazing slot canyons like how to get there, the hike length, and the best places to stay nearby.

Click on any section below to jump to that part of the article:

• Slot Canyons in/near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
• Slot Canyons in/near Zion National Park
• Slot Canyons near Capitol Reef National Park
• Slot Canyons near San Rafael Swell Recreation Area
• Slot Canyons near Moab

Map of the Best Slot Canyons in Utah

This map shows you where to find the best slot canyons of Utah so you can easily plan a road trip to the region or complete multi-day hikes. We’ve even included the locations of our favorite hidden slot canyons in Utah, which are a little trickier to find.

The Best Slot Canyons in/near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is located between Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef and is an easy area to get to via Scenic Highway 12.

Here you’ll find some of the best hikes in the state. There are plenty of great slot canyons in Escalante to explore, and we’ve listed our favorite ones below. Several hikes in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument frequently show up in the top 10 slot canyons in Utah lists, and for good reason!

Where to stay: Escalante Yurts

1. Zebra Slot Canyon

This beautiful-looking canyon gets its name from its striped walls. It’s one of the shortest Escalante slot canyon hikes. Finding the entrance can be challenging if you haven’t done a bit of advanced research.

There’s a slight uphill walk on the way back to the parking lot and this hike typically takes between three and four hours. This depends, of course, on how often you stop to take photos, which will probably be quite often!

• Hiking Distance: 5.3 miles out and back

• Location: Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.

• How to Get There: From Escalante head East on UT-12 E/W Hwy 12 for about 5 miles. Then turn right onto Hole In The Rock Rd and continue on for about 8 miles, the parking area will be on your right, but the trailhead is on the other side of the road.

• Useful Things to Know: It can be hiked at any time of the year, although summers are very hot. Depending on recent rainfall, there can be standing water at the bottom of the canyon.

The Bureau of Land Management Visitors Center in the town of Escalante will have up-to-date information on the water levels inside the canyon.

2. Peekaboo Gulch / Spooky Gulch

Although Peekaboo Slot Canyon and Spooky Gulch are two separate hikes, most people make a full day of it and hike them as an epic loop over a full afternoon. These are two of the most popular southern Utah slot canyons for adventure lovers thanks to the fact that you have to scramble and shuffle your way through the natural waves and contours of the canyon.

It’s a beautifully scenic hike through red and purple rock with some moderate scrambling down cliffs. However, there are hand and foot cut-outs in the rock face to help you.

Peek-A-Boo is a mix of slot and corkscrew canyon, and Spooky Gulch is a narrow slot canyon.

• Hiking Distance: 3-mile loop

• Location: Dry Fork area of Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument

• How to Get There: From Highway 12, head down Hole-in-the-Rock Road for 26.3 miles. Go as far as Dry Fork road and you’ll find the trailhead. It’s worth noting that after rain, this area can become impassable, even if you have 4-wheel drive because of the clay-like dirt road.

• Useful Things to Know: Spooky Gulch and Peek a Boo Canyon, Kanab don’t require any special gear, so they’re great for hikers of all skill levels.

There are a few tight squeezes here, so if you’re claustrophobic, some parts of this trail may not be for you. Also, parts of Spooky are very narrow, so make sure you are comfortable with this before heading out! It can be quite hard to turn around, especially if there are other people behind you.

It’s also worth noting that there have been sightings of Great Basin rattlesnakes in the canyons, so be mindful as you hike.

3. Little Death Hollow

Little Death Hollow is one of the more challenging slot canyons in southern Utah mostly due to its length (it’s 21 miles out and back).

An experienced hiker could complete this in a full-on day, but if you would rather move slower, it’s better to split it over two days and camp along the trail.

You don’t need any technical skills or gear to visit this beautiful Utah slot canyon. At the upper end of the canyon, near Wolverine, you’ll find large amounts of petrified wood. This area is The Wolverine Petrified Natural Reserve. It’s not uncommon to find ten to twenty-foot-long petrified logs.

Dogs are allowed on this trail, and if you have older children there are plenty of formations for them to explore.

• Hiking Distance: 21 miles out and back

• Location: Between Capitol Reef National Park and the Escalante River

• How to Get There: Drive 19 miles east of Boulder, on the Burr Trail road. Drive another 19 miles, then turn right onto Wolverine Loop Road. Continue for 12 miles to find the Little Death Hollow trailhead.

• Useful Things to Know: You can get a free backcountry camping permit when you arrive at the National Monument by visiting the BLM office in Escalante.

On the trail, you can camp anywhere, except the trailhead area. Also, keep in mind that it’s against the park rules to take any of the petrified wood.

4. Burr Trail Singing Canyon

The Singing Canyon is by far one of the best Utah slot canyons for seeing something a little different!

As the name suggests, people come here to sing. Why, you might ask? The Singing Canyon offers the most incredible acoustics thanks to the vertical 80ft walls. And it’s something you have to check out if you’re in the area.

Not only is this one of the most easily accessible slot canyons in Utah, but it’s also a super iconic landmark. The high-walled, bright red rock is one of the most popular attractions in the region, Regardless of whether you’re interested in hiking or not.

It’s a flat, 10-minute walk, which makes it accessible to everyone, and one of the best easy slot canyon hikes in Utah. It’s also dog-friendly if you have your little four-legged buddy with you.

• Hiking Distance: 15-minute round-trip hike

• Location: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• How to Get There: Drive for 11 miles east on Burr Trail Road. This is a paved road, so you don’t need a 4×4 to access this slot canyon. You’ll find the parking area on the left side of the road, it’s unmarked, so keep a lookout for the paved pullout. Parking here is free.

• Useful Things to Know: Unlike lots of the other slot canyons on this list, the Singing Canyon is a great option to visit if you’re not good with enclosed space. You won’t feel claustrophobic here at all.

There are plenty of shaded areas all around this canyon, so make a whole day of it and find a relaxing spot for family picnics. There are no fees to enter Burr Trail Road or Singing Canyon.

5. Willis Creek Canyon

Wills Creek Canyon follows a waterway and while you hike this narrow canyon, you’ll have to hop from one side of the creek to the other.

Although a little more challenging than Burr’s Trail Singing Canyon, this is another one of the easiest slot canyons in Utah to hike and is a lot of fun for the whole family, whatever their hiking ability. Kids in particular love this trail.

The trail starts with a route that leads through bushes and trees before dipping down into Willis Creek. From here, the trail follows alongside the creek. It starts reasonably wide but gets narrower as it goes on.

• Hiking Distance: 3 miles out and back

• Location: Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

• How to Get There: The closest town is Cannonville. From the town, head south on Kodachrome Road, this road eventually becomes Cottonwood Canyon Road. Then turn right onto BLM 500, which is also called Skutumpah Road. Look out for the signpost pointing you in the correct direction. Follow the road for 5.8 miles, the car park will be on your right, and the trailhead is on the opposite side of the road to the car park.

• Useful Things to Know: It’s worth noting that Skutumpah Road is a dirt road. Most of the year, you will be able to access it with a regular car. During wet seasons you will need a 4×4.

Because the trail follows the creek, you’ll be skipping over it numerous times. Wear suitable shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.

The Best Slot Canyons of Utah in/near Zion National Park

Have you ever wondered if there are any slot canyons in Zion National Park? If so, you’ll be glad to hear, yes there are! There are actually dozens of great slot canyons in and near Zion National Park. They have been formed by the Virgin River and its tributaries.

If you’re headed to Zion National Park, here are our favorite slot canyon hikes.

Where to stay: Zions Tiny Oasis

6. Zion Narrows

The Narrows is one of the most famous slot canyons Utah has to offer. This hike follows the North Fork of the Virgin River and features 2,000-foot-high vertical walls. The Zion Narrows is also one of the region’s premier canyoneering experiences.

Although this trail starts as a paved trail towards the northern end of Zion Canyon, it becomes narrower until the water covers all of the canyon floors.

You can hike upstream here during the summer and autumn months when the water levels are low. Even when the water is low, you will still have to wade through parts that are waist and even chest-deep.

• Hiking Distance: 15.6 miles, point to point. Although, you can choose to hike however much you want of the Narrows and just turn around when you’re ready.

• Location: Zion National Park

• How to Get There: The starting point for hiking upstream and through the Zion Narrows is at the old parking lot at the Temple of Sinawava. To get to the trailhead from here, take the free Zion shuttle bus, which picks you up at the visitor center by Watchman Campground.

• Useful Things to Know: Make sure you watch for weather warnings, as flash floods caused by sudden storms can happen. Each day, the flood danger level is posted by NPS at the start of the trail. Also, take extra care when you’re crossing between the sand banks as parts of the Narrows have a fast current and a rocky river bed.

At the parking lot, there is drinking water available as well as additional signage boards with information.

You don’t need a permit for day trips up the Narrows, just the standard park entry fee. If you’re planning on staying overnight then you will need a permit, only a limited number of these are issued each day.

Permits are only released if the river flow is less than 120 cubic feet per second (CFS) and you’re not allowed more than 12 people in a group in the Narrows.

7. Kanarra Creek Falls

Kanarra Creek is one of the more family-friendly slot canyons near Zion National Park. It’s also an incredibly photogenic canyon. It’s easy to get to and the hike can be customized to make it easy or a little more challenging.

Water flows here year-round, however, it’s best visited during the warmer months because you will have to wade through the stream in many places. The first hike, to the base of the first waterfall, is easy. For a more challenging route, then you can climb the falls to continue up the canyon.

• Hiking Distance: 3.5 miles loop

• Location: Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park

How to Get There: It’s located just east of Kanarraville. Follow 100 North and you’ll see a parking lot after four blocks. The trailhead is next to the kiosk.

• Useful Things to Know: You’ll need to purchase a permit to hike this trail. You can do this at this website or the kiosk at the trailhead. It’s also worth noting that ticket sales are limited to 150 hikers per day. Because Kolob Canyons is one of the best slot canyons Utah has to offer, tickets can sell out during the busy season and on weekends, so plan accordingly.

8. The Subway

The Subway is a semi-technical slot canyon Utah hike that combines wading, swimming, scrambling, and climbing. Most of the trail follows a stream that goes into holes that are deep enough that you do have to swim.

The hike is similar to the famous Narrows, that we wrote about above, just that The Subway is more intense because some of the climbing is down waterfalls and you’re scrambling over boulders.

Keep in mind this is a technical canyon and ropes are helpful to help you down the waterfalls, so only attempt this hike if you have canyoneering experience.

• Hiking Distance: 9.5 miles point to point

• Location: Zion National Park

• How to Get There: The hike begins at Wildcat Trailhead. You will find this on the Kolob Reservoir Road, it’s about 15.3 miles north of a town called Virgin.

• Useful Things to Know: Although serious rappelling isn’t necessary, you might find it useful to bring ropes to lower packs, and help people over the cliffs. Do not attempt unless you have prior experience with using ropes in this way as it can be dangerous.

Most people canyoning here do it from the top down as it’s too difficult to do it bottom up.

You must have a permit to hike The Subway, which you can pick up at any Zion visitor center.  Take drinking water, as it’s not available at the trailhead, and it’s good to know that there is a shuttle at the exit of the trail to take you back to the car park.

9. Red Hollow

Red Hollow is a very popular area for birding and hiking, it’s also an easy hike so it’s great for younger walkers. Dogs are allowed on this trail but must be on a leash.

The trail features narrow and vertical-walled passages that go through deep red rocks. Most of this area is hikeable. The canyon’s dry most of the year although, after heavy rainfall, there can be a fair amount of water at the bottom, turning a pleasant and easy hike into a more challenging one.

• Hiking Distance: 3.3 miles out and back

• Location: Zion National Park

• How to Get There: The trailhead can be a little tricky to find, there’s a definite lack of signage. Head north on Hwy 89, then turn right onto 100 E, turn right when you see a school called Valley Elementary. Follow the road that runs to the side of the school to find the trailhead.

• Useful Things to Know: Not only is this a great trail for hiking, but it’s also popular for mountain biking.

If you’re into birdwatching or wildlife, there’s an abundance of it in this area ranging from woodpeckers, minks, foxes, owls, and coyotes.

10. Spring Creek

Spring Creek is an easy hike running through an incredibly photogenic slot canyon. If you’ve never done canyoning before then this is a good place to start as it’s relatively easy, and in an area that’s easily accessible. It’s also a good route for mountain bikers.

One of the great things about this canyon is that it’s not so well known and gets overlooked by most hikers, so if you’re looking for a bit of a hidden gem that isn’t too taxing, then this is a great choice.

• Hiking Distance: 5.2 miles out and back

• Location: Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park

• How to Get There: It’s located about 0.8 miles south of the town of Kanarraville, which is just south of Cedar City. To get to the trailhead, take the I-15 to the Kanarraville Exit, and follow the main routes to the south edge of town. Keep going until you see 400 South Main Street, then take the route towards the cliffs for about 0.82 miles. Here you’ll find the parking area and trailhead.

• Useful Things to Know: You’ll find a small flowing river from this canyon most of the year, so follow this into the narrow section for about 1.5 miles. There probably will be boulders and small dry falls that you will have to climb over or maneuver around. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

11. Buckskin Gulch (Via Wirepass Trailhead)

Buckskin Gulch stretches for more than 12 miles across Utah; it’s considered the longest slot canyon in the world. If you’re looking for great, slot canyons near Kanab, Utah, this is it!

While hiking through all of Buckskin Gulch may not be for everyone there is actually a shorter easier way to see this beautiful slot canyon.

If you start from the Wirepass Trailhead on House Rock Valley Rd you can cut your 12-mile hike down to about 5 miles!

This hike will take you through the beautiful Wirepass Slot Canyon and bring you right up to Buckskin Gulch. From there you can hike as far as you would like through Buckskin before heading back the same way you came in.

You will need to purchase a day-use pass to park & hike in this area. Make sure to purchase the pass before you head out to the trailhead as cell service isn’t reliable in this area. Passes can be found here and are issued by Recreation.gov.

• Hiking Distance: 5.6 miles roundtrip

• Location: Utah/Arizona border, near Kanab

• How to Get There: The road to the trailhead can get a little rough at times. While a 4-wheel drive vehicle isn’t always needed, be sure to pay attention to the road conditions as you’re driving in and know the limitations of your vehicle.

• Useful Things to Know: Just like hiking any other slot canyon, the danger of flash flooding is very real. Even if it looks like nice weather where you are, storms happening miles away can cause a flash flood in your area. Check the local weather reports and make sure there is no rain forecast.

The Best Slot Canyons in Utah Near San Rafael Swell Recreation Area

The San Rafael Swell Recreation Area offers a ton of leisure activities. Aside from some great slot canyons, you’ll also find plenty of opportunities for biking, four-wheel driving, and horseback riding. There are also plenty of places for canyoneering, and river running.

Where to stay: Under Canvas Moab

12. Baptist Draw and Upper Chute Canyon

If you’re looking for something a bit more than just slot canyon hiking in Utah, then we think you’ll enjoy Baptist Draw. This class 3 canyoneering route is a fun slot canyon with 4 rappels, which ends on an 80 ft rappel leading into Upper Chute Canyon.

Although a large part of the canyon, especially the narrows, can be explored without the use of ropes, you will need equipment to hike the entire loop.

• Hiking Distance: 6.2-mile loop

• Location: San Rafael Swell Recreation Area

• How to Get There: Reach the canyons from a side track along the main road to Tomsich Butte/Hidden Splendor Mine. You’ll find it 4 miles south of the junction with the road to Reds Canyon. Ideally, you will want a 4WD to get there.

• Useful Things to Know: Check the local weather forecast for rainfall in the area which could cause flash flooding. The trail is suitable for people with canyoneering experience and who know how to use rappels. Make sure you bring the correct equipment with you. It’s not advisable to do this canyon in the winter months.

13. Little Wild Horse Canyon

This is a popular hiking trail, especially for those with families and youth groups. Part of its popularity comes from the long stretch of “narrows,”. This is where the canyon walls are so close you have to turn sideways to get through, although for small children this isn’t too much of a problem.

Visually, Little Wild Horse Canyon is a beautiful canyon, which needs little technical ability. Because of the scrambling involved, this hike makes a great introduction to the sport of canyoneering.

• Hiking Distance: 8-mile loop

• Location: Near Goblin Valley

• How to Get There: The trailhead can be reached by taking Hwy 95 south toward Hanksville. Turn west and enter Goblin Valley Road. Just before Goblin Valley State Park, turn west. There’s a dirt road with a sign to the trailhead.

• Useful Things to Know: This trail is popular for backpackers and birdwatchers. You can camp along the trail and dogs are welcome if they’re on a leash. This is one of the slot canyon hikes of Utah that looks beautiful whichever season you visit and can be easily hiked at all times of the year.

Although the canyons are normally dry, you may find pools of water during the spring as well as after summer storms. It’s possible to wade through them as the water is usually only ankle-deep.

14. Ding & Dang Canyon

This is a relatively challenging route and technical gear is needed for lowering packs & emergency use. There are short drops of about 10-12 feet, so bringing a rope is useful. The area is also popular with rock climbers.

Ding and Dang are two different canyons that are a few hundred yards apart and have different characteristics. Ding is the narrowest and has the prettier passages. Dang is the more challenging of the two and features a few deeper pools and chockstones (which are large boulders wedged in the slot canyon that you have to climb over.)

• Hiking Distance: 5-mile loop

• Location: Near Green River

• How to Get There: The trailhead is along the same unpaved track that Little Wild Horse Canyon is located on. Take the side road heading west, just before the entrance to Goblin Valley State Park. Drive past the entrance for Little Wild Horse Canyon, and continue west along the stony creek bed for 1.3 miles to the starting point for the Ding and Dang trail. You can camp near this trailhead.

• Useful Things to Know: This loop hike passes through both of the canyons. Usually, it’s done in a counter-clockwise direction because the obstructions in Dang Canyon are easier to navigate and pass when you’re walking downstream. So, start at the lower end of Ding Canyon.

The Best Slot Canyons in Utah Near Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef has some great slot canyon hikes if you enjoy more challenging hikes, like scrambling over chockstones and squeezing through tight spaces. There are several hidden canyons in this region, Burron Wash is a really neat, lesser-known canyon.

Where to stay: Cougar Ridge

15. Burro Wash

This is a reasonably challenging trail that follows the river and goes through dark passages, pools, dry falls, and chockstones. This is a great place for multi-day hikes, as there are camping spots next to the creek along the way.

The trail starts with an upstream walk along footpaths that cut across the creek. Eventually, you’ll reach Waterpocket Fold. This is where the canyon narrows, you’ll also see the ground littered with colorful pebbles and boulders.

• Hiking Distance: 7.5 miles out-and-back

• Location: Capitol Reef National Park

• Useful Things to Know: This is not an official trail and there are no markers. Make sure you bring a map and have route-finding skills. Because of the challenging nature of this trail, dogs are not allowed on this trail. Backcountry permits are required for camping in this area.

16. Leprechaun Canyon – Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

This is a narrow slot canyon and if you hike the whole thing you will need technical gear and experience with canyoneering. Although, it is possible to hike the first section of this slot canyon without any gear.

Make sure when exploring this slot canyon that you do not climb up or down anything that you aren’t sure you can’t get out of. People have had to be rescued here so make sure you know your limitations!

• Hiking Distance: 2.2 miles out and back

• Location: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

• How to Get There: There is a short dirt road on the east side of the canyon mouth. This leads to a short sand-trap road. The road is off Highway 95, which is 2.0 miles east of the intersection with Utah 276.

• Useful Things to Know: If you hike the entire canyon make sure to bring gear as well as a headlamp. You don’t need a permit to hike Leprechaun Canon, and dogs are not allowed on the trail. Take water as there is none available.

The Best Slot Canyons in Utah Near Moab

There aren’t a ton of Moab slot canyon hikes but there are a few! You will need to go on a bit of a road trip to reach the slot canyon hikes near Moab. While you’re near Moab, make sure to check out Arches National Park & see the gorgeous Arches sunsets. If you are an early riser, the Arches sunrises are just as good but without the crowds.

Where to stay: Expedition Lodge

17. Moonshine Wash

This is a bit of a hidden gem and one of the best non-technical slot canyons near Moab. Moonshine Wash is tucked away in the middle of the San Rafael desert.

The canyon gained its interesting name from the illegal whisky production that happened here during the 1900s prohibition.

Because this is one of the lesser-known Moab slot canyons, you will most likely have the whole trail to yourself.

• Hiking Distance: 6.4mile loop

• Location: San Rafael desert

• How to Get There: From Moab, head north to South Lower San Rafael road. Drive to the end of this road and head east along the dirt track for 1 mile. It will go down a steep and rough road and then back up again. You’ll need a 4×4 to get there.

• Useful Things to Know: Dogs are allowed off leash however be careful of the chockstones that vary between 1 – 9 foot drops where you’ll need a harness to lower them.

18. Joint Trail (Via Chesler Park Loop Trail)

We love this trail for its impressive geology. It features a maze of towering pinnacles, with winding canyons and mushroom rocks. The Joint Trail is a short section through a slot canyon and makes up part of this hike. This trail is popular with backpackers and overnight campers.

The trail goes through the sandstone spires of the Needles, which are something to awe at. This is an incredibly scenic trail, especially near the start when you climb up a staircase that is wedged between two massive boulders. The view when you reach the top is outstanding.

• Hiking Distance: 10.7-mile loop

• Location: The Needles District in Canyonlands National Park

• How to Get There: The Chesler Park Loop Trail starts at Elephant Hill Trailhead. From Federal Route 2444 head toward Needles campground. Just after the campground, the road becomes a dirt road. You’ll see signs for Elephant Hill in the parking lot.

• Useful Things to Know: This is a reasonably challenging hike with 2140 feet of elevation gain throughout the hike.

You can walk the loop in either direction, although if you do it counterclockwise, you’ll get the toughest part of the hike out of the way early on.

19. Mary Jane Canyon

Mary Jane Canyon is one of the easy slot canyons in Utah. It’s family-friendly and runs along Professor Creek. Because it goes through the creek, expect to skip from one side to the other, and wade through sections. Your feet will get wet.

The creek flows all year round and for the majority of the trail, the creek is shallow. You will reach a waterfall at the end of the trail which is something to marvel at! Overall this is an easy upstream walk and pleasant in the hot summer months.

• Hiking Distance: 8.3 out and back

• Location: Professor Valley

• How to Get There: Take the road that links Moab with Cisco, the UT 128. About 3 miles before you reach the turn-off to Castle Valley you’ll find a gravel track called Professor Valley Road. Follow this track for 2 miles to the parking lot.

• Useful Things to Know: This hike is best done in the summer months, as it involves walking in the streambed for most of it. During the summer the water should only be a few inches deep. Always watch the weather as flash flooding can happen in this canyon.

Tips for Hiking Slot Canyons in Utah

Whichever of these great Utah canyons you choose to hike, we suggest you follow these basic tips to make sure you’re safe.

Be Prepared: Check the Weather

Check the weather in the week leading up to your hike as well as on the day. If it rained a lot in the days leading up to your hike, you might find some parts of the trail are impassable.

Look out for any warnings of extreme weather and things like flash flooding. Make sure to look at the weather miles away as well, as flash flooding can occur even if it’s not raining in the area you’re in.

Pack Smart

Before you start your hike, make sure you have packed everything you need and you have a backpack that disperses the weight, there’s nothing worse than an uncomfortable backpack during a full-day hike.

Take plenty of water, especially if it’s hot weather as well as high-energy snacks for the day. It’s also a good idea to take a basic first aid kit for blisters, cuts, and grazes. Make sure your boots are broken in and comfortable as well as wear suitable clothing.

Take a windproof or lightweight jacket, even in the summer months, some canyons see very little sunlight and it can get chilly, especially if you’re wet.

Tell Someone Where You’re Going

There’s frequently no cell service on these hikes, or if there is, then it’s a sporadic signal. It’s a good idea to tell somewhere where you’re going before you hike in case something goes wrong.

Tell them your intended route, and what your itinerary is so if you do have a problem, and you’re without a phone signal, someone knows where to find you.

Practice Leave No Trace Principles

The essence behind Leave No Trace is to sustain the environment for future generations by lessening our impact on the places we visit. There are seven principles of Leave No Trace that you should take note of whenever you do these Utah canyon hikes. These are:

• Plan ahead
• Stay on the trail
• Pack out what you bring to the hiking trail
• Properly dispose of waste
• Leave areas as you found them
• Minimize campfire impact
• Be considerate of other hikers
• Do not approach or feed the wildlife

Now Go and Explore the Best Slot Canyons in Utah

So, which Utah slot canyon are you going to explore first? We dived into a wide selection of slot canyons for all levels of hiker, there really is something for everyone. So now all you need to do is get out there and enjoy them.

We hope you found this article helpful and that you’re excited about your next slot canyon adventure!