Willow Gulch, Escalante

[Nick]

New Trail Guide up for Willow Gulch in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. In-depth questions & comments can be posted in this thread.

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Willow Gulch is a beautiful Escalante canyon located off of the lower end of Hole-in-The-Rock-Road. Most people hike to Willow Gulch to see the magnificent Broken Bow Arch, but the canyon itself is an excellent destination for a day hike or an overnight backpacking trip, especially when combined with Fortymile Gulch.

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[slc_dan]

I'm headed down here today! Thanks for the awesome info.

I'll update this with any conditions that I see while down there.

 

[Seldom Seen Anderson]

I'm headed down here today! Thanks for the awesome info.

I'll update this with any conditions that I see while down there.

Ive heard that because of low water in Powell you can see some pretty neat things in the the lower part of the canyon... Im anxious to see your TR!

 

[Howells Outdoors]

Whats that canyon coming off the north side of Willow Gulch just before you reach the Escalante?

 

[Nick]

Whats that canyon coming off the north side of Willow Gulch just before you reach the Escalante?

As far as I know it's just an unnamed side canyon. Looks like a wicked tech slot at the top though. If it is I'm sure it's been done. There are some nasty canyons in the navajo down there.

 

[Howells Outdoors]

Yeah I'm sure it has been done...what hasn't? I would check usgs.gov to see if it has a name...but...any other good topo sites?

 

[Nick]

Found it. It's called Bishop Canyon.

 

[slc_dan]

that canyon looked awfully sexy as I trampled past it. You'd really need to make it at least a two night deal to get back there comfortably.