Willow Gulch

ACCESS: This hike is located in the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. It is accessed from Highway 12 in Garfield County and by going south approximately 45 miles down Hole-in-the-Rock Road into Kane County.

LENGTH: 2 miles to Broken-Bow Arch. An additional 3 miles downstream to Lake Powell. (One way)

HIKING CONDITIONS: The trail leading to Broken Bow Arch is well-marked. It involves both cairned slick rock and sand. It then drops down to the streambed. Once in the streambed, the hiker enjoys lush foliage, wildlife, and majestic canyon walls. The hike downstream is delightfully flat and sandy, and may be done in bare feet. Awaiting is the emerald beauty of Lake Powell.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Escalante Ranger Station, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, P.O. Box 511, Escalante, Utah 84726 or telephone (435) 826-4315 or (435) 826-5499. A free backcountry permit is required and can be obtained at the Interagency Office located at 755 West Main Street, Escalante, Utah. Group size limit is 12.