Southern Utah: Peekaboo Slot Canyon & Great Chamber UTV Tour

Summary

Red rock trails, slot canyons, and sand alcoves in Southern Utah

You’ll ride a Can-Am UTV with local guides across Southern Utah’s wild desert to explore Peekaboo Slot Canyon’s sculpted walls and climb into The Great Chamber’s sand-filled alcove. Expect real stories from locals, plenty of red dust, bottled water included—and maybe even silence that lingers after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We were already bouncing along the dusty trail in our Can-Am UTV when I realized my sunglasses were useless against all that orange glare. Our guide, Mike, had this way of talking about the land like it was a stubborn old friend—he pointed out a patch of wildflowers clinging to the rocks, said they only bloom after rare spring rains. I could smell sage and something dry and metallic in the air. We stopped at Peekaboo Slot Canyon, and honestly, I wasn’t prepared for how narrow those walls got—my backpack scraped sandstone more than once. There was this hush inside, just our footsteps echoing. Mike told us stories about flash floods shaping the canyon; you could see lines on the walls where water had rushed through years ago.

The drive to The Great Chamber felt longer than ten miles because I kept craning my neck at every ridge and thinking we’d arrived—nope, just another bluff or curve. Somewhere along the way we passed Best Friends Animal Sanctuary; I glimpsed a few dogs running around and kind of wished we could stop (Mike laughed and said he gets that request a lot). The hike up to The Great Chamber is short but honestly pretty steep—I was breathing hard by halfway up, sand filling my shoes. But then you step into this giant alcove carved right into the mountain, all cool shade and soft light pouring through the opening. It’s weirdly quiet up there except for wind pushing sand around. My shoes are probably still full of it.

I still think about that view from inside The Great Chamber—the way sunlight hit those ripples in the sand, almost like waves frozen mid-motion. We sat there for a while not really talking, just passing around water bottles (included with the tour), letting our legs recover before heading back down. It’s not a long walk overall—maybe a mile and a half total—but it sticks with you more than some hikes twice as far. So yeah, if you’re looking for something different out near Kanab or just want an excuse to get red dust on your boots, this day trip to Peekaboo Slot Canyon & The Great Chamber is worth it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — UTV tour to Peekaboo and Great Chamber

• Meet at tour location
• Ride Can-Am UTV to Peekaboo Slot Canyon
• Walk half mile through red rock walls
• Drive 10 miles across desert terrain
• Hike quarter mile to The Great Chamber
• Enjoy views at The Great Chamber
• Walk 1.5 miles total before return
• Pass by Best Friend's Animal Sanctuary

Top questions

How long is the walk on this Peekaboo Slot Canyon & Great Chamber tour?

The total walking distance is about 1.5 miles combined between both stops.

Do I need to be fit for this day trip from Kanab?

You should have at least moderate physical fitness; there’s a short but steep hike involved.

Is bottled water provided on this tour?

Yes, bottled water is included during your day trip to Peekaboo Slot Canyon & The Great Chamber.

Can I bring my service animal?

Service animals are allowed on this tour.

What kind of vehicle do we use for the tour?

You’ll ride in a Can-Am UTV driven by an experienced local guide.

Is lunch included?

No lunch is provided; only bottled water is included.

Do I need a driver’s license?

You must be 21+ with a valid license if you want to drive; otherwise you can join as a passenger.

Will we visit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary?

You’ll pass by Best Friends Animal Sanctuary but don’t stop for a visit during this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes riding as a passenger in a Can-Am UTV with an experienced local guide across Southern Utah’s desert terrain to both Peekaboo Slot Canyon and The Great Chamber—with bottled water provided along the way before returning to your starting point.