#PEEK A BOO CANYON UTAH RED KANAB FOR FREE#
#PEEK A BOO CANYON UTAH RED KANAB HOW TO#

Park your car here shortly before the entrance of the canyon. Turn left direction west in the dry wash on road 106 h and follow it until it dead ends. You reach a large dry wash (riverbed) after 3 miles. It takes roughly a quarter of an hour for the four miles to the Red Canyon trailhead by 4x4, ATV or a UTV on the road 102 northwards. 4 WD - ATV or UTV UTV's at the parking, the dead end. The parking is well-marked and equipped with restrooms. The Red Canyon or Peek-a-Boo staging area and parking is located 8.5 miles north of Kanab next to Hwy 89 between milepost 72 and 73.

#PEEK A BOO CANYON UTAH RED KANAB HOW TO#

How to Get To Peek a Boo? The staging area is next to Hwy 89. The deep soft sand and the washboard road at the end are the prices to pay for this kind of fun. The Red Canyon is narrow at some points until it suddenly ends. The Peek, a Boo Slot Canyon, offers excellent picture opts and magical scenery. If you plan to travel to Page in the peak season or at weekends, I highly recommend booking a room in advance.

Many visitors stay here for a couple of nights to visit Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, the Toadstools, Yellow Rock, and more beautiful places. You may think there are plenty of hotels in Page, and that's right, but each evening we figured out the hotels also, ours were fully booked. Page is the main service hub and a good starting point with a population of 7.500. Page is excellently located at the Colorado and Lake Powell. In Page we chose the Sleep Inn and Suites with a balcony, which was nice to sit outside in summer. Kanab is a fantastic town to explore the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness's unique landscape and sandstone formations. Last winter, we spent two nights in Kanab because of a guided tour. To explore the area, you either stay in Page or in Kanab. If you haven't booked anywhere yet, give them a call: (435) 899-0697 Where to Stay? Our hotel La Quinta by Wyndham in Kanab had comfy beds, and a hearty breakfast was included. This company is totally different their primary focus is on making guests happy. This was our own experience with Julie she walked the extra mile for us and made the impossible possible. Tour Company Recommendation These are Julie and Jeff.ĭo you wish to explore the Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon or other unique rock formations in the Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness with an excellent tour company? I highly recommend the Coral Cliffs Tours and Townhomes of Kanab. Are you looking for Peek-A-Boo and Spooky Slot in Grand Staircase Escalante? All you need to know about Peek-A-Boo in Escalante is in my additional article. There are two Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyons in proximity. I got all these pictures and information provided by Ray Downs Photography. Occasional snow occurs in this high elevation. Nights are freezing in the mid 20°sF/ -5☌. The winter from December to February is cold day temps are slightly below 50☏/ 10☌. Never access a slot canyon when rain and thunderstorms are forecasted. Roads are inaccessible after heavy rainfall. Occasional thunderstorms occur in late summer, causing flash floods. Due to the high elevations, overnight lows range between 60-50☏/ 15-10☌. The summer is hot and dry, reaching 93☏/ 34☌. In April, May, and October, day temps are above 68☏/ 20☌ but nights are still cold in the low 40°sF/ 5☌. Average day temperatures are mild, around 59☏/15☌ in March and November but drop to freezing at night. The most pleasant and best times are spring from March to May, and autumn in October and November. The dirt road to Peek-a-Boo is impassable when wet. It doesn’t rain much on average, below 15 inches annually. This area experiences a high desert climate and low humidity. Kanab is located at roughly 5.000 feet/ 1.500 m elevation, and Peek a Boo at 5.500 feet/ 1.700 m. However, from time to time, there are several guided trips at once, all coming by UTV'S.

#PEEK A BOO CANYON UTAH RED KANAB FOR FREE#

This adventure is for free and not overrun. The advantage of this slot canyon is that no entrance fee or permit is required.

The light is perfect at noon, with awesome reflections inside the canyon. Soak in the spectacular array of colours. It is difficult to get to Peek-a-Boo, but you get rewarded with an easy walk through this Antelope like canyon. It is an amazing spot for the entire family. This one is close to Kanab. What makes this canyon so special? The missing crowds! Best Daytime Red Canyon by Ray Several slot canyons have the nickname Peek a Boo. The picturesque Peek a Boo Slot Canyon is a miniature version of Antelope just half an hour drive north of Kanab. It is a beautiful and less-known red Navajo sandstone canyon that is still one of the hidden treasures that are rare nowadays with social media.

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