Red Canyon Slot (Peekaboo Canyon) in Kanab is a popular slot canyon that is quite the trek to access. You can either hike or drive a high-clearance 4WD vehicle down an extremely sandy road out to the slot canyon. The hike through Peekaboo Slot Canyon itself is very easy. If you don't have the right vehicle or driving experience and you don't want to hike the road (~8 miles roundtrip) then consider hiring a local guide to take you out.

Trail Stats for Peekaboo Slot Canyon 

These are just the stats for the slot canyon, along with information about the main trailhead. If you’re hiking along the road it will add ~8 miles miles of sandy hiking round-trip.

Trailhead Location: Google Maps (This is the staging area for the road out to Peekaboo Slot Canyon.)

Road to the Trailhead: Extremely difficult. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS DRIVE UNLESS YOU HAVE A HIGH-CLEARANCE 4WD VEHICLE AND EXPERIENCE DRIVING IN DEEP SAND.

Bathrooms?: There are no bathrooms at the slot canyon, but there are pit toilets at the staging area before you start the drive out.

Trailhead Parking Difficulty: Easy-moderate. Parking for Peekaboo Slot Canyon is located in a wash. There’s room for a good number of vehicles

Distance: ~0.8 miles out-and-back

Elevation Gain: 85 ft.

Difficulty: Very easy (1.5-2.5/10)

Estimated Hike Time: 30-45 minutes

Fee: None

Dog-Friendly?: Yes. There is a short ladder in the middle of the canyon, but if you’re able to pick up your dog it’s not difficult to lift them up or down.

Best Seasons to Hike: Fall, winter, early spring. 

AllTrails Link NOTE: This route includes the road out to Peekaboo Slot Canyon. There are a number of backroads in the area, so it’s important to have a map whether you’re hiking or driving!