Activity levels based on driving to the Slot vs the 8 mile hike

STATISTICS AT-A-GLANCE

• HIKE NAME: Red Canyon (AKA Peekaboo Canyon -- different from Peekaboo Slot Canyon in Escalante)

• DISTANCE: 8.5 miles RT from Highway 89 or 1 mile RT via OHV/4x4 route

• ELEVATION GAIN: 680 feet (2wd TH) // 120 feet (4wd TH)

• RESTROOMS: Yes at 2wd Trailhead and turn off Highway 89

• DOG FRIENDLY: Yes but there is one small ladder where they may need a lift (see photo 2)

• PERMIT: No

• FEE: No

• VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: 4x4 REQUIRED with deep sand driving experience

• TRAILHEAD COORDINATES: 2wd Trailhead and Parking (37.154998, -112.573882) // 4wd Trailhead and Parking (37.179491, -112.559050)

• MAP PROVIDED IN WEBSITE: Yes, Gaia GPX

4x4 and high clearance is required for the drive! Many people get stuck in the deep sand, so sand driving experience is a necessity. I would recommend airing down your tires to 18-20 psi prior to attempting the deep sand, and they may need even more in the summer. Honestly, the slot is beautiful, but I do not think it’s worth the 8.5 miles RT walking from the highway without a 4x4 vehicle. Walking uphill in the deep sand is awful back to your vehicle. If you're looking for a high reward option in this area and don't have 4x4, consider Wire Pass instead. If you are brave enough to try the drive — here is the route we took: Approach to Red Canyon

LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO TAKE YOU? I highly recommend Coral Cliff Tours. I've used them in the past and was so happy with the experience! Link attached.

Be sure to watch out for the moki steps along the left side of the canyon wall (if heading into the canyon.) They will be about half way through around coordinates 37.18034, -112.56247.

What are moki steps? Moki Steps are ancient carved steps created to gain access to areas where it would be impossible otherwise. The moki steps in this canyon can be seen in the first photo in the series -- I positioned myself as if I'm looking at them for easy finding.