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8.4 miles
Distance
668 ft
Climb
-2,018 ft
Descent
05:12:41
Avg time
-1,349 ft
Altitude change
6,420 ft
Altitude min
7,769 ft
Altitude max
7,769 ft
Altitude start
6,420 ft
Altitude end
-3.044%
Grade
-98.611%
Grade max
78.492%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
3,779 ft
Distance flat
05:12:41
Avg time
The Box Details
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Riding AreaDeath Hollow/Upper Escalante
Escalante, Utah -
Ref Number#34009
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Local Popularity70 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT4 Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGrand Staircase-Escalante NM
This canyon provides a backcountry landscape like no other in the Escalante region. Here you find a blend of slickrock canyon and cliffs, mountain forest, and a clear, cold creek. Also suitable as a backpacking destination
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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(37.964870, -111.654580)
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Nearby Trails
- Blue Springs Trail 1,903 ft
- West Fork Trail 3 miles
- Great Western Trail: Mcgath Section (west End) 3 miles
- Great Western Trail: Mcgath Section (central) 3 miles
- Main Canyon 3 miles
Death Hollow/Upper Escalante
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Where is The Box located?
The Box is located in Death Hollow/Upper Escalante, Escalante, Utah, United States. It is part of the Death Hollow/Upper Escalante trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.96487, -111.65458.
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How hard is The Box?
The Box is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 3.044%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Box?
The Box has 668 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,018 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,420 ft to 7,769 ft.
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Is The Box a point to point trail?
The Box is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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