A landscape near Coyote Gulch in Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The trail to this canyon is no longer protected land. Utah State University researchers warn pollinators ...

Our destination was Coyote Gulch, where we planned to establish a base camp and explore not only the gulch but parts of the Escalante River, which flows into Lake Powell.

Beginner-friendly alternatives The Peek-A-Boo and Spooky Gulch loop near Escalante, Utah, in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the most popular beginner-friendly options.