Escalante River - Wikipedia
The Escalante River is a tributary of the Colorado River. It is formed by the confluence of Upper Valley and Birch Creeks near the town of Escalante in south-central Utah, and from there flows southeast for approximately 90 mi (140 km) before joining Lake Powell.
Floating the Escalante River - U.S. National Park Service
The deeply entrenched, meandering Escalante River flows between towering cliffs of red and white sandstone decorated with colorful desert varnish. Above the canyons lie rounded sandstone domes, buttes, and slickrock.
Escalante River Canyon | Utah Trails - Visit Utah
The Escalante River is one of the mightiest and most important waterways in Southern Utah. That said, many folks visiting from more lush climates might think it a bit dainty. Either way, the 85-mile-long canyon is stunning as it stretches from the town of Escalante to Lake Powell.
Escalante River - American Rivers
Upper Valley and Birch Creeks collide to form the Escalante, near its namesake town in south-central Utah. Atop the Aquarius Plateau, the headwaters cut through high alpine spruce forests before descending into old-growth ponderosa, pine, and aspen.
Escalante River Trail, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Escalante River Trail follows a 2.5 mile section of the river west of UT 12, to a natural bridge, an arch, petroglyphs, ancient ruins and a narrow tributary (Sand Creek)
Escalante River Rafting & Kayaking | Whitewater Guidebook
The Escalante is a full on packrafting or pack-duckying expedition. Running through the Escalante District of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, this river is as isolated as they come. The river cuts a course through fabulous, deep red rock canyons winding through the Utah desert.
Escalante River - Poudre Paddlers
The Escalante River starts just west of Escalante, Utah and flows south to Lake Powell. It is only about 80-90 miles long. It was named after Silvestre Velez de Escalante, a Franciscan missionary.
Hiking Upper Escalante River - Road Trip Ryan
The upper Escalante is an excellent hike offering towering walls, pictographs, petroglyphs, arches, and ruins. Here is the hike description, maps, and gps waypoints needed to hike the Upper Escalante River from Escalante to the Highway 12 bridge.
Escalante River Gorge - Bureau of Land Management
This hike requires multiple river crossings. Explore this lush, shapely canyon as far as you desire and return the same way. The trailhead is on the east side of Escalante.
Canyons of the Escalante - Wikipedia
The Canyons of the Escalante is a collective name for the erosional landforms created by the Escalante River and its tributaries—the Escalante River Basin. Located in southern Utah in the western United States, these sandstone features include high vertical canyon walls, numerous slot canyons , waterpockets (sandstone depressions containing ...