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COYOTE GULCH

Canyons of the Escalante

Grand Staircase Escalante
National Monument

Southern Utah, United States

Even old desert hands, already well seduced by the allure of the American Southwest’s canyon country, are blown away by this pretty little canyon as it flows from the desert of Scorpion Flat toward the mighty and enigmatic Escalante River. As if the ineffably beautiful Coyote Bridge, the only natural arch I’ve seen that still has water running under it, wasn’t enough, there’s Jacob Hamblin Arch, Anasazi ruins, and a litany of other amazing features. I can’t stay away from Coyote Gulch, and so now just refine my strategy to give myself the best experience there.

The attraction of Coyote Gulch lies in its broad spectrum of temptations. Lots of minor canyons are pretty, but few have water; some have arches and bridges, but few have both those and Puebloan ruins; and, finally, the most interesting canyons seldom have good camping. Coyote Gulch has all of those elements, and for a desert walk this rich in experience comes with fairly easy access during much of the year. Ask any hiker who has been there, and what they all take home is how pretty this canyon is. Leave camp and start down toward the Escalante, past the water- falls and hanging gardens, and the ineffable beauty of the place takes your breath away.

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Classic Hikes of North America

By Peter Potterfield

Everything you need to know about the United States' and Canada's most enjoyable hiking routes and backcountry excursions. Classic Hikes of North America is a beautifully photographed and eminently practical account of the best backcountry journeys in the United States and Canada. Peter Potterfield, an experienced hiker and photographer, has analyzed and graded these spectacular wilderness experiences with both beginners and avid hikers in mind.