Grand Staircase-Escalante
1.8 million acres of slot canyons, plateau desert, and cottonwood-shaded creeks between Bryce and Glen Canyon.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Slickrock desert (1,400–2,700 m)
- Best season
- March – May, September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Slickrock desert (1,400–2,700 m)
- Best season: March – May, September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
1.8 million acres of slot canyons, plateau desert, and cottonwood-shaded creeks between Bryce and Glen Canyon.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: March – May, September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Slickrock desert (1,400–2,700 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Grand Staircase-Escalante trip tools
Popular pursuits at Grand Staircase-Escalante
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
