Brimstone Gulch

verified 2026-05-12 ACA 1B High flood risk Escalante, UT

Darker, longer, less-traveled cousin to Spooky. Frequently dead-ends at a deep cold pool.

Logistics

Manager	BLM Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Permit	No fee, no day-use permit required. Free overnight backpacking permit required for any backcountry camping (self-issue at developed trailheads or at GSENM visitor centers in Cannonville, Escalante, Kanab, or Big Water). Day-use is free.
Distance	+3.6 mi added to Peek-a-Boo/Spooky loop
Elevation	Minimal
Time	Add 2-3 hr
Technical	Non-technical to scrambling; deep dark pools often
Season	Spring, fall
Flood risk	High
Vehicle access	Same TH
Crowd	Low to moderate
Coordinates	37.47, -111.205