Tunnel Slot Escalante

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Tunnel Slot Canyon Escalante
Tunnel Slot Canyon Escalante
Tunnel Slot Escalante
Tunnel Slot Canyon Escalante

Zebra Slot & Tunnel Slot Grand Staircase-Escalante NM: April 16, 2014. Upper Tunnel Slot Canyon is a contorted sandstone maze, seemingly unable to make up its mind. But if you’re still feeling un-slot-isfied after Zebra Slot Canyon, you can head back to Harris Wash and continue on your merry way to nearby Tunnel Slot Canyon. Willis Creek Slot Canyon. Location: Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, near Cannonville; Distance: About 3 miles out and back; Best for: Everyone. Explore the hidden wonders of the epic Grand Staircase Escalante drive with a self-guided audio tour. Drive along the Hogback (the ridgeline), learn about the hidden mysteries of this giant geologic staircase, and discover the long-buried secrets of the Fremont and Puebloans. Jun 22, 2016 - Zebra and Tunnel Slot are both very unique and distinct spots. Often photographed, Zebra has amazing pink strips. Tunnel, as the name implies, is a short section of slot resembling a tunnel. As an added bonus visit the nearby Tunnel Slot. The “tunnel” is a long narrow slot over 200-ft. Long that is usually filled with water. Much of this route is exposed with little or no shade. Be sure to carry plenty of water.

NOVEMBER 2008, NOVEMBER 2012 & NOVEMBER 2018

ZEBRA SLOT

ZEBRA SLOT

NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO ZEBRA SLOT

ENTRANCE TO ZEBRA SLOT

BEHIND TUNNEL SLOT

ENTRANCE TO TUNNEL SLOT

Tunnel Slot Canyon Escalante

TUNNEL SLOT IN NOVEMBER 2012

Zebra and Tunnel Slots are reached via a 7.8 mile drive down Hole-in-the-Rock Road from highway 12. At 7.8 miles, you will come to a cattle guard crossing over the road. There is no signage, but just pull off into the parking lot on the side of the road. From here you will cross the road and follow the trail on the other side. When I first hiked this trail in 2008, there was no parking area or trail. As happens, once a spot becomes popular enough, the BLM will step in a make a parking area and trail so people don't get lost trying to find it, and so a spiderweb of trails doesn't form across the desert from people trying to find their own way. Continue following the trail for about two miles until it runs into Harris Wash. Harris Wash is very large, and you will know when you reach it.

When I was here last in November, 2018, there was a pretty well marked trail leading across Harris Wash to the entrance of Zebra Slot, about a quarter-mile away. On my previous two visits, it took a little bit of work to find the entrance. Zebra is a short, but fun slot canyon to hike up. It is very narrow in parts and requires a tiny bit of scrambling before if eventually ends at a large dry fall.

If you are interested in seeing Tunnel, go back to Harris Wash, take a left, and follow it about a half-mile or so to a small wash coming off to your left. Follow this about a quarter-mile and it will take you to Tunnel Slot. This is a nice, short slot that really does look and feel like a tunnel. It was completely dry when I was there in November of 2008, but when I returned in November of 2012, it was filled with chest-deep water. I was able to chimney almost the entire way through until the walls got too far apart at the end. It was pretty cold, so I decided not to go in the water.

Zebra Canyon
& Tunnel Slot

Grand Staircase
Escalante National Monument
Canyoneering

A reasonable easy hike to two great slot canyons the entire family can enjoy. Zebra Canyon is a photographers delight with it's unique white and pink stripes, while Tunnel Slot is a fun introduction to your typical Colorado Plateau slot canyon. Visiting both of these slots makes a nice day for your typical hiking family.

Tunnel Slot Canyon Escalante

Circle of Friends:
Zebra Canyon and Tunnel Slot are part of the 'Circle of Friends' program. Members of the 'Circle of Friends' have access to more specific information, explicit route information, GPS waypoints, trailhead location and detailed maps. If you would like more information on joining the 'Circle of Friends' visit the sign up page.

'Circle of Friends'

General Information:
Zebra Canyon and Tunnel Slot are awesome slot canyons easily accessible to most hikers and photographers. The route is suitable for beginning hikers. Fall and spring are the preferred seasons to do this route. This route is rated 1A II using the Canyon Rating System. Good map reading skills and a GPS are helpful, but not required. These canyons have a mild flashflood danger, check the local weather before entering these slot canyons.

Trailhead Information:
The trailhead is accessible to all vehicles in normal weather conditions. A vehicle shuttle is not required to complete this route.

Take Only Pictures and leave only footprints

Tunnel Slot Escalante

Video:
Enjoy a short entertaining video of a trip through both Tunnel and Zebra slot canyons. Video provided by of Duane Ingersoll.

Tunnel Slot Canyon Escalante

Nothing beats a little family fun in Zebra Slot Canyon. Video provided by of Dan Burt.