Escalante/Glen Canyon – Coyote Gulch
 A memorable backpacking trip
through the incomparable scenery of Coyote Gulch. This one of a kind trip has everything one could
ever imagine on a hike. Leading you through the Navajo Sandstone and the Wingate Formations this
tributary to the Escalante River is a must see!
Type of Trip: Backpacking/Camping
Dates: Year Round
Number of Days: 4 to 6 Days
Total Miles: 25 (4 Days)
Elevation Gain Loss: 1070ft
Difficultly: Moderate
Orientation Time: 4pm the day before
Orientation Location: Flagstaff – at our store (1051 S. Milton Ave - Suite F)
Trip Departure: 6am
Trip Return: 5pm
(B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner
Cost:
4 Day - $955 per person
5 Day - $1225 per person
6 Day - $1399 per person
 ** This trip can
be customized around different starting point and times**
A rewarding hike through one of the main tributaries into the headwaters of the Escalante River.
With its many unrivaled side canyons, natural bridges, arches, waterfalls, sandstone grottos, and overhanging
walls surrounded by lush green campsites it is no surprise that the Fremont Indians did a lot of farming
in this area. There is no other canyon that can be compared to this treasure.
Edward Abbey wrote this after walking Coyote Gulch. "I walked under the bridge,
feeling the sensuous pleasure of moving through a wall of stone, wading the stream that made the opening,
standing in shadow and looking back at the upstream canyon bathed in morning light, the sparkling water,
the varnished slickrock walls, the fresh cool green of the cottonwoods, the pink and the violet plumes
of the tamarisks."
Itinerary - The final itinerary may change due to weather or any unforeseen circumstance(s).
Day 1:
Depart Flagstaff at 6am for a scenic drive to the trailhead. The drive across the Navajo Reservation,
around Lake Powell and along the cockscomb is a memorable one. Once at this very remote trailhead we
will begin our hike. Our camp that night will be creek side and surrounded by some inconceivable,
towering, sandstone walls. (L) (D)
Day 2:
After a hearty breakfast we continue down into the depths of this great canyon toward the Escalante
River. Each bend of the canyon will bring more and more rewarding views. We will also explore
some ancient Indian artifacts. (B) (L) (D)
Day 3:
Another day of exploring and this one is action packed! An arch, natural bridge, pictographs, waterfalls
and some great side canyons waiting to be explored are just some of the possibilities. Oh, did
we mention another great camp for gazing at stars? (B) (L) (D)
 Day 4:
After a great sunrise over slickrock country we will begin our ascent to the rim with the most interesting
part of the trail still to come. (You will just have to come on the trip to see what it is). Once
on the rim you will enjoy some of the best views of the Escalante River confluence, Henry Mountains,
and all the canyons of Escalante. (B) (L)
5 and 6-day itineraries offer great opportunities to explore ruins, slickrock routes, the Escalante River,
and/or Steven Canyon/Arch.
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