The Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah is a vast and rugged, yet easily accessible national monument. Explore map, information and guides.

Explore and stay safe in Grand Staircase-Escalante’s remote desert wonderland — what to drive (2WD vs. 4WD), what to pack and where to fuel up and gather supplies.

The Grand Staircase is an immense sequence of sedimentary rock layers that stretches south from Bryce Canyon National Park and Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, through Zion National Park, and into Grand Canyon National Park.

The Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument (GSENM) is a United States national monument protecting the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau, and the Canyons of the Escalante (Escalante River) in southern Utah.

The Grand Staircase region is remote and infrequently visited, but it is spectacular and contains the most extensive network of slot canyons in Utah. Highlights include Kodachrome Basin State Park and the fascinating formations along the rugged and unpaved Cottonwood Canyon Road.

Explore Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Get directions and recreation information for biking, hiking, camping, atvs, fishing, and more.

May 17, 2024 · Grand Staircase Escalante is 1.9 million acres of wilderness. At its western edge, a dramatic staircase of vivid cliffs change colour as they steadily climb. In the east, the Escalante River and its tributaries cut through red sandstone creating slot canyons and natural arches.

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which spans over 1.7 million acres, is a breathtaking expanse of rugged beauty located in southern Utah. Established in 1996, this stunning national monument features a unique and varied landscape, ranging from breathtaking sandstone cliffs, colorful canyons, and rich geological formations.

May 16, 2022 · Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument spans 1.87 million acres of central Utah stretching from the boundary of Bryce Canyon National Park in the west to the boundary of Capitol Reef National Park and Glen Canyon in the east. It stretches all the way to the Utah-Arizona state line to the south.

Nov 15, 2023 · Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument is a hidden gem in the state of Utah. It is often overlooked because of Utah’s 5 thriving National Parks. Such as Bryce Canyon National Park & Zion National Park which are easier to get to …