Slots Canyon Inn
Located a relatively short distance from Antelope Canyon, this one is a bit smaller and visited far less often than Antelope Canyon, making a visit here even more special. You’ll love getting what feels like a personalized tour of the slot canyon, as well as watching the light filter through the top opening and changing throughout the day.
Welcome to our Historic Log Cabin – the perfect secluded get-a-way near the town of Escalante, Utah and close to the many scenic canyons, plateaus and vistas of the Dixie National Forest and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Red Canyon - Expect to travel a deep sandy path to get there but it takes you right to the canyon door. The slot itself is an easy stroll. For a canyon that is so easy to explore it’s quite photogenic. Mineral Gulch - This is a long day hike and the slot section is outstanding. To top it off there are arches, caves and petroglyphs.
A slot canyon is a long, narrow, deep and tortuous channel or drainageway with sheer rock walls that are typically eroded into either sandstone or other sedimentary rock. A slot canyon has depth-to-width ratios that typically exceed 10:1 over most of its length and can approach 100:1. The term is especially used in the semiarid western United States, including the Colorado Plateau region. Slot canyons are subject to flash flooding and commonly contain unique ecological communities that are distinct from the adjacent, drier uplands.[1] Some slot canyons can measure less than 1 metre (3 ft) across at the top but drop more than 30 metres (100 ft) to the floor of the canyon.
Many slot canyons are formed in sandstone and limestone rock, although slot canyons in other rock types such as granite and basalt are possible. Even in sandstone and limestone, only a very small number of streams will form slot canyons due to a combination of the particular characteristics of the rock and regional rainfall.
Slot canyons around the world[edit]
Slot canyons are found in many parts of the world, predominantly in areas with low rainfall. Some of the best-known slot canyons are to be found in the Southwestern United States. Other significant areas include the Sierra de Guara in northern Spain, the Pyrenees on the border of France and Spain, and the Blue Mountains in New South Wales, Australia.
Australia[edit]
The largest known area of slot canyons in Australia is in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. They occur in a narrow band of sandstone that runs roughly 30 kilometres (19 mi) from east to west, and about 100 kilometres (62 mi) from south to north. The majority of these canyons are in the Wollemi Wilderness, and are difficult to access. A small number are regularly visited by canyoners on weekends in summer. The Grand Canyon, near Blackheath, has a tourist track along its rim, but requires abseiling (rappelling) or swimming to visit fully.
Sandstone slot canyons can also be found in a few more remote parts of Australia, including Karijini National Park and the Bungle Bungles in Purnululu National Park, both in Western Australia, and Carnarvon Gorge in Queensland.
United States[edit]
Southern Utah has the densest population of slot canyons in the world with over one thousand slot canyons in the desert lands south of Interstate 70.[2] Utah's slot canyons are found in Zion National Park at The Narrows, along Canyonlands National Park's Joint Trail, throughout Capitol Reef National Park, within the San Rafael Swell and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, especially along the Escalante River drainage including Coyote Gulch. Many more slot canyons are located on public Bureau of Land Management and state-owned lands in southern Utah, in areas surrounding the aforementioned parks and monuments. Buckskin Gulch—one of the longest slot canyons in the world—begins in southern Utah and continues into northern Arizona within the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness. Northern Arizona also has a high concentration of slot canyons including Antelope Canyon and Secret Canyon, which are two of the most famous slot canyons located near Page on land owned by the Navajo Nation. Slot canyons are also located in the valley between U.S. Route 89 and the Vermilion Cliffs in Arizona, and can be seen as one descends into the valley on U.S. 89, but these are on the Navajo reservation and are closed to the public. The Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument's slot canyon trail in New Mexico is unique as it was carved into tuff (volcanic ash). In California, several slot canyons are located within Death Valley National Park.
Drowning danger[edit]
Local as well as distant storms can cause dangerous flash flooding in slot canyons, and hikers should not enter them if there is any sign of rain in the surrounding area.[3] In many slot canyons, it can be miles before a safe exit or rescue is possible.
On August 12, 1997, eleven tourists, including seven from France, one from the United Kingdom, one from Sweden and two from the United States, were killed in Lower Antelope Canyon by a flash flood.[4][5] Very little rain fell at the site that day, but an earlier thunderstorm had dumped a large amount of water into the canyon basin, seven miles upstream. The lone survivor of the flood was tour guide Francisco 'Poncho' Quintana, who had prior swift-water training. At the time, the ladder system consisted of amateur-built wood ladders that were swept away by the flash flood. Today, ladder systems have been bolted in place, and deployable cargo nets are installed at the top of the canyon. A NOAA Weather Radio from the National Weather Service and an alarm horn are stationed at the fee booth.[6]
Gallery[edit]
The Siq and Al-Khazneh (the Treasury), Petra, Jordan
Taminaschlucht, Tamina River, Switzerland
The Narrows, Zion National Park, Utah
Kasha-Katuwe, New Mexico
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Department of Agriculture document: 'Soil Survey of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Area, Parts of Kane and Garfield Counties, Utah'(PDF). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. p. 305. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^Zion slot canyons
- ^'Safety Tips'. blm.gov. Bureau of Land Management. 2016-03-24. Archived from the original on 2016-09-30. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^'Flash Flood Antelope Canyon'. Retrieved 2006-03-20.
- ^'Antelope Canyon'. Archived from the original on 17 March 2006. Retrieved 2006-03-20.
- ^Kramer, Kelly (2008). 'Man vs. Wild'. Arizona Highways. 84 (11): 23.
External links[edit]
Media related to Slot canyons at Wikimedia Commons
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Slot Canyons Inn offers a much more diverse lodging choice than most of the other options of lodging near Bryce Canyon. Not only is there a great variety of options, every room is as wonderful as the next. The incredible amount of rooming choices allows for you to customize your stay per your needs.
There is a certain amazing luxury provided in every area of Slot Canyons Inn. No matter which room you choose, you will not feel as though you are staying in just another hotel room. Aside from the adventures you will never forget, your stay at Slot Canyons Inn will provide an experience of its own.
Rooms
Calf Creek Falls
This spacious room has a comfortable king bed to rest up after a great day. There is not only a beautiful shower, but also a luxurious jetted tub. The Calf Creek Falls room has an incredible view from its panoramic windows. You have your choice of an inside or outside entrance, as well. This room is handicap accessible so that it can accommodate a variety of guests. This room is a perfect choice for couples or individuals who need lodging in Escalante.
Spooky Gulch
If you need a little more room for your group, this two-room suite will be just the perfect size. The first room holds a queen bed and a sofa. The other room has a queen and two twin beds. This arrangement can sleep up to six guests.
It also boasts a small kitchenette to prepare light meals so you do not have to dine out for each meal. There is also a private patio with a barbecue if you prefer to grill your meals. With so many incredible features, Spooky Gulch will provide you with all the comforts of home during your stay.
Hole-in-the-Rock
Another lovely two-room suite, Hole-in-the-Rock has plenty of space for up to six guests. It boasts a gorgeous view of the Escalante River from your large, open windows. One of the rooms has a king bed with a fireplace to cozy up next to. The other room has two double beds for four more guests.
There is both a shower and a jetted tub in the shared bathroom. The amazing space and comforts of this handicap accessible room make it the perfect place for your stay when visiting Bryce Canyon or the surrounding areas.
Metate Arch
The Metate Arch room is desirable not only for its accommodations, but also for its incredible view of the Escalante River. This is an upper-level room in the Slot Canyons Inn, so you will be looking down on all the amazing terrain of Escalante.
The spacious room is perfect for a couple’s getaway. With a comfortable queen bed, you will find that rest comes easy at the end of a long day. When choosing your lodging in Escalante, you won’t be disappointed in the Metate Arch room.
Slick Rock
The Slick Rock room is another great option for a couples retreat or a single guest to stay. It offers a comfortable queen bed in a room spacious enough for all your needs.
You will look out your window and see an incredible view of the Main Canyon and surrounding cliffs. You will feel immersed in nature from the comfort of a luxurious room.
Dance Hall Rock
This incredible room is the definition of luxury. The comfort, beauty, and amenities offered with the Dance Hall Rock room are unmatched. There is a plush king bed to retire to after a long day. The fireplace provides not only warmth, but also the feeling of comfort needed when staying in an unfamiliar place.
If you’re looking for frills, take a soak in the claw-foot tub and relax to your heart’s content. Once you have unwound, take a walk out to your private balcony which overlooks the Escalante River. This room is everything you could want and more.
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The Anasazi
The Anasazi is a terrific room for a couple or a small group. With a king bed and lots of space, this is a lovely option for your lodging near Bryce Canyon.
Perhaps one of the most aesthetically pleasing rooms you will stay in, The Anasazi boast a gorgeous kiva fireplace and beautiful décor which brings the outside in. There is also a balcony which overlooks Escalante River and stunning Native American archeological sites. Surround yourself with nature from inside the comfort of this lovely room.
Desert Rose
The Desert Rose room boast a great king bed for a restful night. There is also a two-way fireplace which connects between the bathroom and bedroom.
The room is spacious and so inviting. Once you arrive through the patio entrance, you will find that Desert Rose was a great room choice for your stay.
Isaac Riddle Cabin
If you have always had the dream of staying in a historic log cabin, Isaac Riddle Cabin may be the best choice for your lodging near Bryce Canyon. This cabin is over 100 years old but has many modern luxuries. There are two bedrooms and two and a half baths, perfect for a small group. Between the two rooms, you have two queen beds and a full futon to accommodate everyone in your party.
There is also a full kitchen for meal prep and a wonderful living room with a fireplace. The spiral staircase that leads you between the floors adds a unique quality to this cabin. When staying in this cabin, you will feel as though you are staying in a home away from home.
Whites Cove Lodge
This fantastic lodge is great for larger groups staying in Escalante. This incredible lodge is 3,540 square feet and has everything you could want, and more. There is enough room for 12 guests to each have their own separate space. The common areas feature a state of the art kitchen and a large dining and living room. You will never feel crowded in this amazing lodge.
There are large windows for a panoramic view of the best scenery in Escalante. There are multiple decks and balconies to allow you to get outside and experience the wilderness like you never imagined.
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Amenities
Since there are so many lodging options, each room, cabin, or lodge will offer different amenities. If there is something you must have available for your stay, please contact Slot Canyons Inn and one of their friendly employees will help you to find the best lodging to suit your needs.
Book Your Stay at Slot Canyons
With its rustic décor, inside and out, and its wide variety of lodging options, you cannot go wrong with a stay at Slot Canyons Inn. You will find all the comforts of home while staying in one of the most beautiful areas Utah has to offer. Whether you choose a smaller room or the massive lodge, you will not be disappointed in this lodging in Escalante.