![]() It is the 1st lot you see on the right when driving south on Hole/Wall Rd. I doubted my decision as we drove down the 25 unpaved miles down Hole in the Rock Rd, but it was SO worth it! We parked at the Upper pkg lot. Hits all our boxes: challenging, beautiful, different, rewarding. We had so much fun we doubled back and did it in reverse (counter clockwise).Īll in all one of our favorite hikes ever. Once we completed we trekked over to Spooky on the backside of the canyon. Amazing paths and rock patterns the whole way through that reflect sunlight beautifully. The sandstone gives you a lot if friction so good hiking shoes help a lot. Once inside there are a lot more 1 section ascents/descents that are really fun to negotiate. Some people might need a little push / pull help here. There are big and small foot/hand holds to climb. The first part is a 3 section 12 foot wall to get into the canyon. ![]() The last descent is a sandy hill and then you walk a few hundred yards to the entrance of the canyon. There are a few steep rock faces so just go slow and be careful especially if it is wet. ![]() Once you reach the plateau edge marked by a cairn in wire with a sign you need to start descending to the floor. If you know what you are looking for, you get to the edge and can see down to the entrance of both slot canyons. The first 2/3 of the trail is along the plateau edge fairly flat. The trail is marked by cairns the entire way which are easy to find. Once you park there are some restrooms then a clearly marked path to the trail. Overall road was in good shape (no mud or sand), and no other traffic to speak of. Takes about 1 hour due to bumpy ride, we had a small SUV and went 25 mph on the real bumpy parts and 40 on the smoother parts. You then make a left following signs for Lower Dry Fork Trailhead for 1.7 miles to the parking lot. You need to take Hole in the Rock Rd (BLM 200) off of Route 12 for 26 miles. We did Peekaboo in combination with Spooky and I did a separate review. Try to avoid jumping down, as injuries could result. You’ll put your back on the left wall, your left foot on the right wall, and then crab walk down until you an hang face to the rock you are going over, reach your left foot back for the flat rock the floor, and you are there. When you get to the spot, go down the first entry on the left side. The drop in Peekaboo looked worse than it was. You’ll need water for the hikes into Peekaboo and back from Spooky. I would suggest wearing long pants and sleeves, as you will be sliding through and over rock surfaces. ![]() You can easily leave backpacks outside Peekaboo entrance and come back for it when finishing Spooky (you go back that way anyway). Very narrow in spots, do not take large backpacks, and PLEASE, leave your dogs at home. I needed a hand from the top on the climb into Peekaboo, as my shoe kept slipping on the wall, but other than that, no problems. I just turned 60, have 2 knee replacements, and am in reasonable shape, but not skinny. Above the dryfall, the canyon is not narrow for much further, soon becoming wider and less sheer-sided.We did Dry Fork Narrows to Peekaboo to Spooky and back out on the Rim Trail. The nearest exit route to bypass this drop is quite far back. The floor is sandy and has no potholes to hold any water so the passages are largely unobstructed, until a 20 foot pour-off topped by protruding chokestones, a blockage not easily climbable. Some parts are quite dark because of overhanging rocks above, and the smooth curving walls allow for pretty reflections and light effects, quite similar to canyons around Page in Arizona, such as Antelope. The first narrows are quite short, opening out to a sunlit section, but this doesn't last long as the drainage constricts again to a longer, deeper slot. The Navajo sandstone here is dark red in appearance, typical of this region, and is eroded into delicate curves bearing graceful surface patterns, from thin horizontal bands of lighter rock crossed by vertical strips of desert varnish. The wash is enclosed by low cliffs for a short distance below the slot, offering plenty of entry/exit routes before the walls become vertical and form the first section of narrows.
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