Utah whitewater - Escalante River, Garfield / Wayne/ Kane County Garfield / Wayne/ Kane county, Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     70 miles   Keep in mind the very remote nature of this river.  This is not a casual trip for inexperienced boaters. Once you put-in at Highway 12 you will soon be a full-day hike from the nearest meaningful dirt road (Hole in the Rock Road).  Thought the river is relatively easy, you are committed to getting yourself all the way to Coyote Gulch (Crack-in-the-Rock) or to Lake Powell.  Probably the greatest danger is from strainers created by countless trees that have fallen (or been cut and dumped) into the channel.  The river may be Class II+, but the group should     have Class IV backcountry experience.  There is no easy out if you screw up! Contrary to conventional wisdom, our group of four, found that older, hardshell kayaks worked very well for this trip. When it came time to exit the river we simply hauled the boats up the cliff at Crack-in-the-Rock with a rope. The climb out and Crack were done at night to avoid heat. River was 200+ cfs for our trip.   Says Chris Peterson Keep in mind the very remote nature of this river.  This is not a casual trip for inexperienced boaters. Once you put-in at Highway 12 you will soon be a full-day hike from the nearest meaningful dirt road (Hole in the Rock Road).  Thought the river is relatively easy, you are committed to getting yourself all the way to Coyote Gulch (Crack-in-the-Rock) or to Lake Powell.  Probably the greatest danger is from strainers   created by countless trees that have fallen (or been cut and dumped) into the channel.  The river may be Class II+, but the group should have Class IV backcountry experience.  There is no easy out if you screw up!   Contrary to conventional wisdom, our group of four, found that older, hardshell kayaks worked very well for this trip. When it came time to exit the river we simply hauled the boats up the cliff at Crack-in-the-Rock with a rope. The climb out and Crack were done at night to avoid heat. River was 200+ cfs for our trip. Says Chris Peterson The beautiful scenery of Garfield / Wayne/ Kane County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Utah is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section of Escalante River in Utah is 70 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There are no other sections to paddle along Escalante River than the Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch section. Briefly about the general area: On a good day at Escalante River you can take a hike along the Upper Trail. Escalante River is frequently a rather arid place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is June. Through the long summer days at Escalante River highs are usually in the 80's while night lows are typically in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Escalante River. Escalante River, Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 70 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.77579 Longitude: -111.41751 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.4281 Longitude: -110.98001 Paddler input for Escalante River, Utah: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Escalante River, Utah Local climate location: BOULDER 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Torrey-Days Inn Capitol Reef N.P., Torrey 41 miles away The Days Inn Capitol Reef is located only 3 miles from Capitol Reef National Park. It has 2 floors and its amenities include indoor pool , hot tub, free continental breakfast, and satellite televisio... Best Western Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey 41 miles away Retreat to this Torrey, Utah hotel and experience exceptional lodging convenient to Capitol Reef National Park, Bryce Canyon and the Grand Circle Route. Welcome to the Best Western Capitol Reef Reso... Courtyard By Marriott Page, Page 41 miles away Overlooking Arizona's breathtaking Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and the pristine waters of Lake Powell, Courtyard Page AZ Lake Powell offers 153 deluxe Southwestern style guest rooms each with...   All Utah Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Utah. Books about whitewater paddling on Escalante River, Utah List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Escalante River, Utah. Find a whitewater outfitter in Utah Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Flagstaff, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Flagstaff, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Escalante River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Escalante River.   Ski Areas Near Escalante River: Elk Meadows, Utah , 91 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Brian Head, Utah , 114 miles away, 1707 vertical feet Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 129 miles away, 2300 vertical feet Williams, Arizona , 148 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sundance, Utah , 155 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Snowbird, Utah , 166 miles away, 3240 vertical feet Brighton, Utah , 166 miles away, 1745 vertical feet Alta, Utah , 166 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Deer Valley, Utah , 167 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Solitude, Utah , 167 miles away, 2047 vertical feet   Hotels Near Escalante River: Torrey-Days Inn Capitol Reef N.P., Torrey , 41 miles away Best Western Capitol Reef Resort, Torrey , 41 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Page, Page , 41 miles away Best Western Arizonainn, Page , 41 miles away Best Western At Lake Powell, Page , 42 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Escalante River: Calf Creek Campground, Garfield County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Escalante River: Upper Trail, Kane County , 10 miles away Middle Trail, Kane County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Escalante River: Natural Bridges National Monument, Lake Powell - UT , 35 miles away Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey - UT , 41 miles away