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.

2024年1月17日 · 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.

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.

2024年5月1日 · The Escalante River Trail is a popular backpacking point-to-point route near the town of Escalante, Utah and within Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (GSENM). The entire length of the Escalante River is 87 miles, but this route allows you to see 15 miles of it overnight one night of backpacking.

Packrafting the Escalante River in Utah requires serious planning. Get prepared for this multiday rafting & backpacking trip with these 12 essential tips.

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.

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 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)

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.

The lower section of the Escalante River, approximately 12 miles, can be reached by boat from the main channel of Lake Powell. All of the canyons in the Escalante drainage feature excellent hiking opportunities.