Peekaboo Slot Canyon tour in Southern Utah: Easy hike, no crowds

Hike pink sand to a slot canyon locals keep secret

Peekaboo Slot Canyon tour in Southern Utah is a guided hike to a narrow slot canyon tucked away in the high desert, reached only by those who know where to find it. The tour covers close to one mile of easy terrain, includes a guide in English and bottled water, and runs 1.5 to 2 hours from pickup to drop-off. Children from age one are welcome, and the pace leaves time to explore, photograph and rest without crowds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Peekaboo Slot Canyon

• Meet at Peekaboo Trailhead
• Hike through pink sand terrain
• View Grand Staircase glimpses
• Explore Peekaboo Slot Canyon
• Take pictures of canyon shapes
• Enjoy hiking without crowds

The experience

The tour starts at the Peekaboo Trailhead, a location your guide will share before you arrive. From there you walk through high desert terrain, crossing pink sand and catching glimpses of the Grand Staircase as you approach the canyon itself. The hike is easy and covers close to one mile total, so it suits all ages and fitness levels. Bottled water is included, and your guide gives you plenty of time to stop, photograph the unique rock shapes and simply sit in the quiet of a place most visitors never reach.

Peekaboo Slot Canyon is a favorite among locals because its remote location keeps it uncrowded. Your guide knows the trailhead and the route, which means you skip the research and the wrong turns. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours from the moment you're picked up, so it fits easily into a half-day itinerary alongside other Southern Utah stops.

What’s included

• A guide in English.
• bottled water.
• pickup and drop-off within the 1.5 to 2 hour tour window.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:30 and 11:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 7 years) · Infant (1 year)

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Slot Canyon Tours Kanab

Is this one for you?The hike covers just under a mile of easy terrain, so it works for families with young children and for anyone who wants to explore a slot canyon without a strenuous walk. The short duration fits a half-day itinerary in Southern Utah.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (1 year).

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.

How far is the hike to Peekaboo Slot Canyon?

The total hiking distance is close to one mile, and the terrain is easy, so it suits all ages and fitness levels.

What makes Peekaboo Slot Canyon different from other slot canyons in the area?

Peekaboo's remote location in the high desert is known mainly to locals, so the canyon stays uncrowded even during peak season. Your guide knows the hidden trailhead and the route, which is why the tour can reach it.

What's included in the tour price?

Bottled water and a guide in English are included. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours from pickup to drop-off.

What will I see on the way to the canyon?

You'll cross pink sand and catch glimpses of the Grand Staircase before reaching the narrow slot canyon itself, which is the destination.