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3,553 ft
Distance
82 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:19:16
Avg time
76 ft
Altitude change
4,683 ft
Altitude min
4,759 ft
Altitude max
4,683 ft
Altitude start
4,760 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-5.5%
Grade max
11.7%
Grade min
2,080 ft
Distance climb
259 ft
Distance down
1,214 ft
Distance flat
00:19:16
Avg time

Dry Fork Narrows Details

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    • Hike
  • Riding Area
    GSENM-Escalante Canyons
    Escalante, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #62434 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BLM

A relatively long slot canyon, but less picturesque than neighboring Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulch

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Dec 18, 2025 @ 10:05am (America/Phoenix)
Dec 18, 2025
Jan 18, 2024 @ 9:35am
Jan 18, 2024
No winter water issues, minimal obstacles. The best starter slot.
May 16, 2021 @ 2:38pm
May 16, 2021
Fun, narrow slot canyons. Lots of scrambling over and up rocks.
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on Dec 18, 2025
Very Dry
Avg: 3.84 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Fork Narrows

        Where is Dry Fork Narrows located?
        Dry Fork Narrows is located in GSENM-Escalante Canyons, Escalante, Utah, United States. It is part of the GSENM-Escalante Canyons trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.48128, -111.21764.
        How hard is Dry Fork Narrows?
        Dry Fork Narrows is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Dry Fork Narrows?
        Dry Fork Narrows has 82 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,683 ft to 4,759 ft.
        Is Dry Fork Narrows a point to point trail?
        Dry Fork Narrows is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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