Big Water to Escalante trail
- Kane County - Big Water
Trail information
Easy
Out & Back
No width limit
Dirt Trail
gravel roads
Single Track
50" Vehicle
S x S
Full Size
Kane County Sheriff: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or Non-Emergency Dispatch: (435) 644-2349
Garfield County Sheriff: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or Non-Emergency (435) 676-2678
Utah Highway Patrol: Dial 9-1-1
We highly recommend you purchase a Utah Search and Rescue Assistant Card (USARA) learn more: gcutsheriff.com
Kane County Sheriff: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or Non-Emergency Dispatch: (435) 644-2349
Garfield County Sheriff: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies or Non-Emergency (435) 676-2678
Utah Highway Patrol: Dial 9-1-1
We highly recommend you purchase a Utah Search and Rescue Assistant Card (USARA) learn more: gcutsheriff.com
- trail weather
Big Water to Escalante trail
clear sky
07:12
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19:48
Temp: 38 / 54 / 62 ℉
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Wind: 2 mph
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Clouds: 4 %
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
Big Water to Escalante trail
clear sky
07:10
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19:49
Temp: 44 / 62 / 66 ℉
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Wind: 26 mph
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Clouds: 0 %
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
Big Water to Escalante trail
clear sky
07:09
|
19:49
Temp: 37 / 63 / 64 ℉
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Wind: 44 mph
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Clouds: 0 %
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...San Rafael Swell, South Central Utah, Western Canyonlands and Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult due to crosswinds, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
(NWS Saltlake (Utah))
- Description
There are no services and this is the desert so stock up on water and other supplies in Big Water or on your way through Kanab. Make sure family and friends know where you are going and map out your trail with the resources here.
Maps
Trail Route

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You can view and download the route from GAIA as well as see photos with their location geotagged on the trail.
360 Street View
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Download Route
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Key Points
Within our Key Points you will discover trail head parking, trail markers, points of interests, intersections as well as terrain and obstacles.