ATV Riding through Peekaboo Slot Canyon: Kanab backcountry

The slot canyon walls close in tight enough that you walk between them shoulder-width apart.

Peekaboo Slot Canyon ATV and hiking adventure near Kanab puts you behind the wheel of a Can-Am UTV for a 2-hour ride through backcountry trails and a guided walk through a narrow slot canyon with 100-foot red walls on either side. You drive the UTV yourself to the canyon base, then hike through on foot. Bottled water is included. Drivers must be 21+ with a valid license, and the tour departs on Mountain Time: an hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona.

Step-by-step itinerary

UTV ride and slot canyon hike

• Drive Can-Am UTV through backcountry trails
• Enjoy views of the Grand Staircase
• Arrive at base of Peekaboo Slot Canyon
• Hike through 200 ft tall red canyon walls

The experience

You're in Kanab with a free afternoon and no four-wheel-drive vehicle. This tour solves that: you show up, get briefed on the Can-Am UTV, and ride it yourself through the backcountry trails that lead to Peekaboo Slot Canyon. The operator brings the water. You bring the willingness to steer through red rock terrain and handle the machine on the way out. The ride takes you past views of the Grand Staircase and down to the canyon entrance.

Once you're at the base, you leave the UTV behind and walk. The slot canyon narrows as you move through it: 100-foot walls of red rock rise on both sides, and the passage itself is tight enough that you're aware of the stone around you. It's described as an easy walk, and the hike is short enough that all ages finish it, but the canyon itself is the point: you're moving through a formation most people see only in photographs. The guide leads you through, and the whole experience runs 2 hours from start to finish.

Timing matters here because the operator runs multiple tours per day. You need to arrive on time: more than 15 minutes late and the tour leaves without you. The operation runs on Mountain Time, which is an hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona, so double-check your clock before you book. You'll need a valid driver's license and be at least 21 to operate the UTV.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• guided UTV ride through Kanab backcountry trails.
• guided hike through Peekaboo Slot Canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by ROAM Outdoor Adventure Co

Is this one for you?You drive the UTV yourself, which means you control the pace and the machine. This suits anyone who wants hands-on adventure instead of watching from a passenger seat. The 2-hour format fits a free afternoon without eating your whole day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I drive the UTV myself, or does a guide drive it?

You drive the Can-Am UTV yourself through the backcountry trails. The guide leads the tour and takes you through the slot canyon on foot once you arrive at the base.

What are the 100-foot canyon walls like when you're walking through them?

Peekaboo Slot Canyon is a narrow passage with red rock walls that tower 100 feet on either side of you. The walk is described as easy, and the canyon itself is the main attraction. You're moving through a tight formation of stone that creates a striking landscape.

How long does the whole thing take?

The tour runs 2 hours total, including the UTV ride to the canyon, the hike through it, and the ride back out.

What do I need to bring or know before I book?

You must be 21+ with a valid driver's license to operate the UTV. Bottled water is provided. Arrive on time. The tour departs on schedule, and if you're more than 15 minutes late, it leaves without you. The operation runs on Mountain Time, which is an hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona.

Is this tour okay if I have a physical condition or injury?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Service animals are allowed.