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Coyote Gulch

Escalante, Utah 84726 USA

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“camp near slot canyons, domes, & arches”

Coyote Gulch is a tributary of the Escalante River, located in Garfield and Kane Counties in southern Utah, in the western United States. Over 25 miles (40 km) long, it exhibits many of the geologic features found in the Canyons of the Escalante, including high vertical canyon walls, narrow slot canyons, domes, arches, and natural bridges. A popular recreational destination, it is located within both the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (upper sections) and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (lower sections). The main canyon of Coyote Gulch is also a popular destination of overnight hikes. It is typically accessed by one of five trailheads. 1) The Red Well Trailhead is at the end of a short side road, and leads into the main channel near its junction with Big Hollow Wash. 2) The trail into Hurricane Wash starts just off of the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. 3) A trailhead near some stock watering tanks, along the Fortymile Ridge Road, can be used for a cross-country route to the middle of Coyote Gulch. This route involves a rather steep climb over slickrock and can be too challenging for some hikers. 4) A trailhead at the end the Fortymile Ridge Road leads to the junctions of Coyote Gulch, the Escalante River, and Stevens Canyon. This route involves squeezing through a crack in the rim of the canyon and descending down the face of a large sand dune. It is commonly referred to as the crack route. 5) Finally, it is also possible to enter and exit via a trailhead near Chimney Rock by navigating a mile or so over open country to Hurricane Wash. The main canyon of Coyote Gulch has numerous features of interest. The sandy streambed, typically just a few inches deep, provides a scenic path for wading through the trees and vegetation lining the bottom of the canyon. Near the middle of the canyon is Jacob Hamblin Arch (also known as Lobo Arch), large enough to reach under an overhang on the opposite side. Further down the canyon is Coyote Natural Bridge, a small hole carved in a large sandstone fin. Still further downstream is Cliff Arch, a jug-handle style arch in the north wall of the canyon. Finally, just outside the mouth of the canyon and high above the Escalante River, is Stevens Arch. With an opening approximately 220 feet (67 m) wide and 160 feet (49 m) high, it is an excellent example of the arch-forming ability of Navajo sandstone. There is also an excellent Fremont rock art panel about a half mile downstream from Coyote Natural Bridge on the north side of the canyon. In addition, there are numerous small waterfalls and cascades in the canyon between Jacob Hamblin Arch and the confluence with the Escalante River. Some of these can be easily climbed, but others must be bypassed.

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Coyote Gulch

Escalante, Utah
84726 USA
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