- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Escalante, Utah, including 8 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder.
- From Escalante Petrified Forest State Park to Escalante State Park, the Escalante area offers 18 different types of family activities, including: Canyon, National & State Parks, Monuments and Scenic Drives.
- The city of Escalante is found in Garfield County, Utah. This lightly populated area spans three square miles with a population of less than 1,000 residents. This small town is within 30 miles of Boulder and boasts a spectacular view. With mountains, cliffs, and canyons, this city is a natural wonder.
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Zebra Slot Canyon is a five mile hiking trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail is known for the scenic reddish-pink and white stripes on the canyon walls during sections of the hike.
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Visitors can enjoy unique natural scenery and a variety of hiking opportunities at the Escalante Resource Area. The area consists of canyons, plateaus, a maze of sandstone cliffs, and elevation that ranges from 11,000 to 3,700 feet.
4.9 Miles
Hole In The Rock Road is a well-maintained dirt road offering a scenic drive around unique desert rock formations such as hoodoos as well as other well-known sites like Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons.
9.6 Miles
A scenic backcountry road that leads through some of the most out of the way countryside in Utah, Smokey Mountain Road can be a tricky drive. The drive is rewarding, though, as it leads to some remarkable vistas.
13.2 Miles
Visitors to the Anasazi Indian Village State Park can freely roam and explore an ancestral Puebloan village, which is one of the largest communities west of the Colorado River. There is a six-room replica which guests can view and a museum with an extensive collection of artifacts.
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Boulder's Circle Cliffs are a stunning geologic formation that is part of the Grand Staircase National Monument. Hiking trails run throughout the area, and provide remarkable panoramic views of the surrounding area.
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Located within the Arches National Park is the region known as Devils Garden. The designated area offers a unique 7.2 mile loop trail for hiking and taking in the scenery of the natural park as a whole.
13.6 Miles
Day trips to the remote and unspoiled Vermillion Cliffs themselves rather than the other areas in the park are free to guests without the need for a permit. Yet, it is advised that guests plan their trip before hand and become aware of potential hazards.
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3619 Hell's Backbone Road, Boulder, UT 84716
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Hell's Backbone Ranch and Trail offers pack trips, custom trips, and day rides for visitors who are interested in viewing spires, mountains, and river bottoms. Horseback riders of all skill levels can take advantage of what this business has to offer.
13.8 Miles
Boulder's Anasazi State Park Museum features films and collections devoted to the history of the various Native American tribes who settled in the surrounding area. The museum features knowledgeable staff and an array of Native American crafts and artifacts.