Slot Canyons in Zion or Bryce

[Paul Johnson]

I am taking the family with adventuresome kids ages 9-13 on a road trip through Southern Utah and want to do a day hike 5-10 miles in a slot canyon. Any recommendations?

Remember kids and doing this next week, so need to avoid water.

[David Chenault]

Peakaboo and Spooky Gulches in Escalante are the best candidates. They're slot canyons crossed with playgrounds, and the loop is a good length for little kids. It might be out of your way, and requires a drive down a rough dirt road to the TH.

The Fairyland Loop is Bryce is a great kids hike; lots of great hoodoos, but no slots.

Hidden Canyon in Zion is slotish and really cool. Still have vivid memories from a visit when I was 8.

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