Peekaboo Trail - Moab, UT

Peekaboo Trail


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Located within Canyonlands National Park, Peekaboo Trail lies east of Chesler Park and crosses three drainages to reach Peekaboo Camp. There is a lot of up and down hiking between drainages, which may be strenuous with a large backpack. Two ladders are in place for hikers to lower themselves into Salt Creek Canyon. Water may be accessible in Salt Creek. Backpackers should check conditions at the visitor center. The eastern end of this route is accessible from Salt Creek Road and used by four-wheel drivers.

This hike begins at the Squaw Flat Loop A Trailhead from the road immediately east of the campground. From the trailhead walk southward a short distance to a fork in the trail. Bear left at this fork following the Squaw Canyon Trail as it leads toward that drainage. As the route enters the drainage the trail forks with Peekaboo Trail leading eastward (left).

Peekaboo Trail ascends out of the drainage and over a pass to the Lost Canyon drainage. The track ascends 160 feet before reaching a high point of 5,300 feet between these two drainages. From that point it descends into Lost Canyon reaching the Lost Canyon Trail one and a half miles from Squaw Canyon. At this junction follow the Peekaboo Trail as it leads eastward (left) ascending out of Lost Canyon.

The track ascends 200 feet over slick rock, levels and descends slightly before beginning to ascend again. The route ascends another 160 feet before making its final descent into Salt Creek Canyon. This descent includes the use of a long ladder to lower down a steep rock wall to Peekaboo Camp.

Facilities: Peekaboo Camp is located along Peekaboo Trail.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Peekaboo Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Peekaboo Trail is open year round. This trail can become hazardous when wet. Late fall is the best time to hike the trail.

Fees: A fee is charged to enter Canyonlands National Park.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: Unknown

Directions: Peekaboo Trail is located within Canyonlands National Park. Travel to Canyonlands National Park requires a car. The three units of the park are two to six hours apart by car. From Needles Visitor Center, drive westward along the main park road. Turn left before the campground to reach Squaw Flat Loop A Trailhead. From the trailhead follow the Squaw Canyon Trail 1.1 miles to the southeast and a junction with the Peekaboo Trail.

There are two paved entrances into Canyonlands National Park: Highway 313 leads to the Island in the Sky District and is 10 miles north of Moab; Highway 211 leads to the Needles District and is 40 miles south of Moab. Roads to the Maze District are a mixture of graded dirt and 4WD. These roads may become impassable when wet.

To reach Canyonlands National Park from Blanding: travel north on I191 to the Highway 211 exit. Take Highway 211 to the Needles District entrance.

Address

Canyonlands National Park

2282 SW Resource Blvd

Moab, Utah 84532

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General: (435) 719-2313

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