Utah whitewater, Escalante River 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 Escalante River, Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Escalante River.   Whitewater Near Escalante River: Escalante River, Garfield / Wayne/ Kane County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 70 miles long (Calf Creek to Coyote Gulch)   Ski Areas Near Escalante River: Elk Meadows, Utah , 91 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 6 lifts, 36 runs   Hotels Near Escalante River: Lake Powell Resort, Page , 39 miles away Days Inn Torrey Capital Reef, Torrey , 41 miles away Page Boy Motel, Page , 41 miles away Affordable Inn Of Capitol Reef, Torrey , 41 miles away Courtyard Page At Lake Powell, Page , 41 miles away   Campgrounds Near Escalante River: Devils Garden Campground, -blank-, 15 miles away Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument - Dance Hall Rock, Boulder, 15 miles away Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument - Forty Mile Spring, Monument Valley, 15 miles away   Trails Near Escalante River: Upper Trail, Kane , 10 miles away Middle Trail, Kane , 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Escalante River: Natural Bridges National Monument, Lake Powell - UT , 35 miles away Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey - UT , 41 miles away Escalante State Park, Utah , 31 miles away Dixie National Forest, Utah , 40 miles away