Zebra Slot Canyon hiking tour in Escalante: 5-mile round trip

Walk through canyon walls striped like a zebra, then climb back out

Zebra Slot Canyon hiking tour in Escalante is a guided hike through a quarter-mile slot canyon with vivid striped walls, reached by a 5-mile round trip trek and an 8-mile dirt road drive. Private transportation and a live English-speaking guide are included. You bring your own water and snacks to sustain the four-hour outing, which requires moderate fitness and a willingness to squeeze through narrow passages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zebra Slot Canyon Hiking Tour

• Drive 8 miles on dirt road
• Hike 5 miles round trip
• Climb narrow canyon walls
• Explore Zebra Slot Canyon
• Drive 45 minutes back

The experience

The canyon itself is short, only about a quarter-mile long, but getting there is the real trek. You'll drive 45 minutes each way down a dirt road, then hike 5 miles round trip through terrain that narrows into tight canyon walls. The stripes that give Zebra Slot Canyon its name run the length of the walls, and the canyon can hold water after heavy rains, so conditions vary. A private guide leads the way and handles transportation from your meeting point. Bring plenty of water beyond what's provided, and pack snacks to keep your energy up during the hike.

The four-hour commitment includes the drive, the hike and the climb through the narrowest sections. Being on time for pickup is essential: more than 15 minutes late and the tour may leave without you. Tours run on Mountain Standard Time, which is an hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona. Weather can cancel the outing, so flexibility matters. The hike demands at least moderate fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from the trailhead.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full hike.
• some water provided by the guide (bring additional water of your own).
• snacks recommended to maintain energy during the trek.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to8h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 85 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 7

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ROAM-Escalante

Is this one for you?The four-hour commitment and 5-mile round trip hike demand moderate fitness and an early start to meet the pickup window. This tour suits travelers who are comfortable with a full morning or afternoon of sustained walking and climbing through tight canyon passages.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

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 difficult is the hike to Zebra Slot Canyon?

The 5-mile round trip hike requires moderate physical fitness and includes a challenging climb through very narrow canyon walls. The canyon itself is only a quarter-mile long, but the terrain leading to it is steep and demanding.

What should I bring on the Zebra Slot Canyon tour?

Bring your own water in addition to what the guide provides, and pack snacks to sustain yourself during the four-hour outing. The combination of the drive, hike and narrow passages means you'll need fuel and hydration for the full day.

How long does the Zebra Slot Canyon tour take?

The tour runs four hours total, including 45 minutes of driving each way down a dirt road and a 5-mile round trip hike through the canyon.

What time do I need to arrive for pickup?

Being on time is imperative. If you're more than 15 minutes late, the tour may leave without you. The guide operates on Mountain Standard Time, which is one hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona.

Can the tour be cancelled?

Yes, tours are conditional on weather. Heavy rain can cause water to collect in the canyon and make the hike unsafe, so the guide may cancel or reschedule depending on conditions.