Ten feet overhead in a desert canyon ... Escalante River Trailhead 14 miles east of Escalante. Ancient petroglyphs—sheep, deer, a snake—are visible just five minutes along the trail.

You can enjoy panoramic views from the rim or hike into the canyon on trails for an up-close experience ... with the deep ...

Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation ... spanning the Gunnison River (the same river that formed the Black Canyon of the Gunnison!). The trail is also an excellent spot for viewing waterfalls ...