There ain't a lot to do out in Escalante. Why not drive down a long, bumpy dirt road to a garden…read moremade for the Devil? If your vehicle can do it, definitely go down there. The drive is pretty boring. Straight, not a lot to see. But when you arrive, holy moly, it's amazing. First, WHY is this group of formations out here? There's nothing like it nearby? Fascinating! There is a dirt parking area and some of those wooden information signs that are hardly legible from the years of sun and sand. Such a delightful adventure to run and play among the hoodoos, arches, sand and rocks. It really did invoke a sense of wonder for me. It was worth every boring mile to get there and get back.

Simply beautiful and a must see. We had an amazing time walking and exploring the area.read more

This review is for the Willis Creek Slot Canyon Trail. I've heard of them but never been to one,…read moreand we decided to stop here on the way home to our rental. To get to the trail head, you have to drive in on an unpaved five or so mile road which is scary at times. Make sure you have clearance for your car like the sign says before coming. Our Toyota 4Runner made it through without any problems. After what seems like an eternity because you can't go fast, we got to the head. There's a sign-in book for names, where you're from, and if you're a day or evening/overnight group. Now off to the Slot Canyon! This trail is marked as easy. It's mostly gravel rocks and little steps. My son the adventurous one wanted and did make his own excursion from what others surely have done before. Since it was late afternoon, we decided on a half hour in and then a turn around. The major slot canyon is pretty close to the start of the trail, and it's rather epic. The rocks are so smooth and it can be peaceful in there. I believe because of the remoteness of the canyon, it never seems to be crowded. I would recommend honking shoes, not sneakers, and appropriate clothing for the sun that will bear down on you. Bring lots of water. Watch out for the horse poop! If we weren't so exhausted after a long day, we probably would have hiked along the trail much longer than a half hour, but we definitely got the flavor we were looking for. Have you ever been to an amusement park like Disney where they create mountains and rocks? I can say I've been to the real deal and it's much better.

Beautiful and special place. Watch out for horse poop up and down the creek. Hike is short and…read moreeasy. The drive up was sketchy, I wouldn't attempt in a 2 wheel drive. We drove an all wheel drive suv and made it. We loved it.

I was staying at the Bryce Valley Ranch RV and Horse park and wanted to rent an e-bike to ride the…read moreRed Canyon trail with my friends who had their own ebikes. Location was super close, just look out for a house with log cabins for rent in the back. Luckily we had the proper hitch and bike rack rated for the 66lb fat-tire setup so we could take the bike over to the Red Canyon. Those Bee Cool bikes are FAST! Tad was super friendly, helpful, and informative. I will definitely rent with Open Country Ebikes to ride into Kodachrome state park for the day.

While renting one of Tad's amazing cabins, we were excited to see that he also rented e-bikes. Tad…read morewas very knowledgeable about the nearby trails and the road conditions: we settled on touring the trails at Kodachrome State Park. After an overview of the bikes controls we were off and zipped down the country road to the park's entrance. Riding ebikes, we were able to explore more of the trails then we ever could have by foot, and were able to see all the amazing slot canyons and rock formations. The bikes were in great shape, easy to use, and Tad was friendly and accommodating with our schedule. We hope to go back and tour some of the back roads via e-bike next time.

Fun little park outside of "the" park. We got into Bryce in the late afternoon so wanted to stretch…read moreour legs before getting some dinner. This park was perfect for our little boy. There are basketball courts (when we went there were even balls out that we could play with). The playground is big and has some good slides and swings. The park is fenced on the east side so you don't need to worry about kids running out into the road. Check it out, you won't regret it!

It may sound more like a cat bath, but it is actually a beautiful canyon within the Grand…read moreStaircase-Escalante Nat'l Monument. Access to the trailhead is only via Skutumpah Rd, which is a long, SW-to-NE dirt byway along the Northwest side of the monument lands. Note: It's always best to check in to one of the BLM visitors centers to find out the road status. (On our visit one bridge on this road was out, but we were lucky it was just beyond our destination.) The hike itself was stunning, starting with a sandy wash in open, high desert that quickly narrowed to a short and shallow slot canyon. But then it began to open up, and we strolled through a variety of ever-higher sandstone walls and ever-increasing plant life. The best part occurred about halfway along our route, where the canyon widened to about a half a mile, and we were surrounded by huge cliffs of Navaho sandstone. It felt very much like Zion valley here, but without the crowds. This was my favorite hike within Grand Staircase (though by a small margin). I would say I'd come back here again, but there were so many other choices we missed in this enormous monument, I'm not sure I could follow through with that promise. My overall review for Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument is here: (https://www.yelp.com/biz/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monument-kanab-3?hrid=hvepdlsvONbCjylNk2EA6A&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct))

Awesome dusk to nighttime hike lead by a ranger. You see the moon as it begins to show and hike…read moreuntil it's dark and the moon is in full shine. Hike starts at the general store in Bryce, where sunrise loop starts. The hike is free and you sign up at the start of the day when the visitor center opens. These hikes are ONLY done on full moon nights so check the schedule online first. I just finished the hike... technically a snow hike but not enough snow today... so no snow shoes or hiking sticks. Thoses are provided when there's a lot of snow on the trail. Also during the time when it's considered a snow hike, you can reserve s spot 48 hours ahead of time. However, when I called I never got anything... no sound, no ring. I just took my chances and asked when I got to the visitor center and there were spots still left! Winter allows 25 people and summer 60. The ranger was friendly and nice... but we had a quiet group... probably because it was really cold. The hike lasted 2 hours and I learned a lot. You stop at different places and the ranger tells you about the moon, animals in the park, and other little tidbits. Pretty interesting. The hike is easy going down, but that means going uphill to get back... so I was pretty tired especially since I have been hiking all day. Since its a night hike, no lights are used and the moom is your light. Trust me, its brighter than you think! I recommend checkinh out this hike if you get the chance. These rangers really love their jobs and are passionate about what they do. What's better? It's completely free!!! Your tax dollars at work. Take advantage! However, if you are afraid of thr dark and heights... then this may not be for you.

Me and my kids rented an ATV from here. I believe the girl who helped us name was Emmie and she was…read moreamazing. I had a lot of questions as this was our first time renting an ATV and I was not familiar with the Aria and she patiently answered all my questions. She didn't rush me. She went above and beyond to help us, and it was so appreciated. She gets five stars just on her own. The ATV ride was fun. My kids absolutely loved it. I actually recommend recommended this place at the campground we were staying at. Our experience here was great.

Excellent service! Gabby was super knowledgeable and helpful. The GPS was a bit off at times but…read moreshe gave us a backup map so we were good. The views are beautiful. We planned to just do the 2 hour trip but we're having so much fun we stayed out for 3!

I did the the Figure-8 Combination hike, which combines three amphitheater hikes, Queen's Garden,…read moreNavajo Loop, and the Peekaboo Loop. The NPS recommends to do the hike in a clockwise direction due to the elevation slope at the end of the hike, but I wanted to be contrarian haha. It wasn't bad! I liked how there were some tunnels going through some of the hoodoos, and there were various parts of the trail in the shade and in the sun just by going around the rock formations. Be aware that horses and mules on the Peekaboo Loop and should give the right-of-way to these riders. I didn't see any, but I definitely smelled and saw their leavings. Do note that there's no water on the trail, and seasonal pit toilets on Peekaboo Loop, but otherwise no restrooms. Highly recommend!!

Thought this was the best trail in Bryce Canyon. We did this in November and it took about 3 hours…read morewith my three kids (11, 14 and 16 years old). Bring snacks and water and start early if you are doing this in the winter as it starts getting dark around 5:00 pm. Do the figure 8 with Navajo Loop and be sure to hit Wall Street section of the Navajo Loop trail.