Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour
Overview
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6 hours
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This is on most Southern Utah bucket lists, you’ll find the local favorite one-two punch of Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Slot Canyons. These magnificent hikes, located in the Dry Fork area of the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument make for a killer loop you can tackle in one afternoon of adventure. Once you’re in, all you have to do is walk through a scenic paradise of red and purple rock, arches, and narrow slot canyons.
This tour is around 5 miles total hiking distance and is considered moderate hiking going up and down hills.
From the trailhead, we will hike through Dry Fork Wash, you’ll hike along the creek wash until you see the mouth of Peek-a-Boo. Once you leave Peek-a-Boo, we will hike to the entrance of Spooky Gulch. Scramble down a mellow rock face to get into the canyon. It soon tightens up, and you’ll be having a good time navigating the confines of this fun canyon.
Being on time is imperative, if you are more than 15 minutes late we will leave without you.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Travel time is included on the total tour duration.
What To Expect
Peekaboo Gulch
The slot canyon is most famous because of the last 100 meters, before the junction with Dry Fork of Coyote Gulch - here the ravine cuts deeper into the sandstone, with a series of interlinked potholes, extravagant swirls and fins of rock, and several arches; these different openings and the many corners and crevices account for the curious name of this canyon. The hiking portion is 5 miles total. 1.5 miles to and from the slot canyons and about .5 miles in each canyon.
Spooky Gulch
Only 10 inches wide at some points, Spooky is appropriately named. It is possible to travel almost halfway through before the first of two climbs, so go ahead and squeeze through as far as you dare.
Options
Peekaboo, Spooky and Dry Fork Slot Canyon Tour
What‘s Included
Private transportation
We will provide some water, but guests should bring their own as well.
You should pack snacks to keep you fueled through this hike.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
110 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience
suebZ5021ZO,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first experience hiking through slot canyons and it was fantastic! Our tour guide Gary was the best! He helped us through the challenging parts. He gave excellent instructions and was very patient. Highly recommend this tour.
Fun Day at Peek-a-boo & Spooky Gulch with Neal
Peggy J,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience hiking in Peekaboo & Spooky Gulch with Neal as our guide. We appreciated his expertise & enthusiasm. He was dedicated & attentive to making sure everyone in the group had a positive & safe experience. We had a fun day & created some special memories. It is evident that Neal loves his job & is a perfect tour guide. He even took some special photos of us during the tour. Thanks to Neal we had an outstanding experience!! Doug & Peggy
Spooktacular Day
X4073TQsusanh,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on our guided hike through Peekaboo/Spooky canyon. Our guide, Gary, was truly exceptional. He guided us through every difficult area of the canyons including acting as a stepping stool and lowering us into some of the larger drops. We are in our 60's and in good shape, but we could not have finished this hike without his assistance. He knows the area like the back of his hand and was even kind enough to help some people who were lost or confused. Great experience, great day! Thanks for making our day so fun and worry free! Well worth it!
Neal is the bomb!!!
CruzinAlex,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Neal for being an absolute gem! The tour itself is amazing no matter what, but you are a treasure! Thank you for your assistance getting around the slot canyons, for being a joy to be around, and for having a wonderful sense of humor. Hands down our favorite tour in Utah!
Don’t miss it!
nicolecX768LO,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience on this hike! Neal was an awesome tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the area and so helpful getting everyone in our group through all the tightest spaces. Highly recommend!
Incredible experience!
hbyroni,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Gary Pollock was amazing! Very smart and highly skilled. Spooky is no joke. It is quite challenging and he went above and beyond for us and several others that were struggling to get through the bottleneck there. He was entertaining ,very patient and encouraging. We couldn’t have had a better experience. We feel fortunate he was our guide. If you go, ask for Gary!
A 45 minute drive in an...
David D,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A 45 minute drive in an ATV out to the middle of nowhere. Walking through three different slot canyons, each with different challenges. We were new to hiking slot canyons and were very glad we went with a guide.
The best way to hike these slot canyons!
Dreamer792213,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Using a guide is a must do for this trio of slot canyons. We highly recommend Neal. His years of experience and expert knowledge will get you through all of the slot canyons safely and confidently. We would have never made it otherwise. He provided great guidance on the best way through, as well as placing himself to give us extra foot holds, or a shoulder to lessen the impact of downhill slides/jumps. We would have never accomplished the bouldering, ledge climbing. shimmying, and rock climbing without his guidance and help. We thoroughly enjoyed the hard work to get the amazing views and the experience! Note: as we were heading out on the trail, we passed several groups that said they weren’t able to get through Peekaboo and Spooky so they turned around. We are so glad we didn’t have to miss out and we owe it all to Neal!
Fantastic
mitchellhG7713TN,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neil was a fantastic tour guide. Local to the area and knew the slot canyons like the back of his hand.
A must!
Sue F,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So glad we did this hike with a professional! Our guide, Neil, grew up in Escalante and knew every inch of these canyons. His guidance made a challenging hike very memorable. I can't recommend him enough. He even redirected several hikers to the proper trail. Hate to think where they would have ended up!
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