trips / utah/ escalante

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Devil's Garden seems to be an often overlooked gem. A short side trip from the Hole in the Rock road leads to a unique landscape of hoodoos and arches.

Trailhead

Head east out of the town of Escalante about 5 miles on highway 12 until the well signed Hole in the Rock road. From the mileage sign on the Hole in the Rock road (0.3 miles from the highway), travel down the Hole in the Rock road for 11.5 miles to the signed Devil's Garden turn off on the south side of the road. From here, it's 1/4 mile drive to a parking area with a couple of picnic tables, and pit toilet. No camping allowed at Devil's Garden proper. Any vehicle should be able to reach the trailhead in most conditions.

Route

From the parking area, an information sign describes the formations. Short, well traveled dirt trails lead in and around the various towers and hoodoos. Several arches and unique colors lend themselves to great photographs. This is a fun place for photographers, kids, or those that are kids at heart.

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