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
  The Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch stretch of Escalante River in Garfield / Wayne/ Kane County is 70 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle along Escalante River than the Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just hanging out with mother
    nature have a lot of people coming here. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. The scenic beauty of Utah and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far.

Briefly
about the general area:
Escalante River is right by the Upper Trail. Around Escalante River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is June.
During the summer at Escalante River temperatures are typically in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the winter the highs are generally in the 30's, and overnight lows at Escalante River during the winter mostly drop into the 10's.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Escalante River, Utah
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Local climate location: BOULDER 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
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:
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
Americas Best Value Inn, 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

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