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Zebra Slot Canyon

Grand Staircase-Escalante · Southern Utah
Zebra Slot Canyon
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5.3 miROUND TRIP
452 ftELEV GAIN
ModerateDIFFICULTY
2/5KID RATING
Spring & FallSEASON

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The Trail

Pink-striped candy slot; may require wading potholes.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Moderate)

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Calf Creek Campground (Camping, 12 mi) · Wide Hollow Reservoir (Fishing, 17 mi) · Boulder Mountain Lakes (Fishing, 32 mi) · Singletree Campground (Camping, 33 mi)

More hikes nearby: Lower Calf Creek Falls (Hike, 12 mi) · Peek-a-Boo & Spooky Gulch (Hike, 14 mi) · Coyote Gulch (Hike, 21 mi) · Angel's Palace (Hike, 32 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Zebra Slot Canyon hike?
5.3 miles round trip with 452 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Zebra Slot Canyon?
Moderate. Kid rating: 2 out of 5.
When should I hike Zebra Slot Canyon?
Best season: Spring & Fall.
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