Egypt 3

verified 2026-05-12 ACA 2A Moderate flood risk Escalante, UT

Possibly the best non-technical slot in Escalante. Endless narrowing slot with potholes, then narrowest passages.

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	5-6 RT (or thru with 50m rope)
Elevation	~600 ft
Time	5-8 hr
Technical	2A non-tech with optional 3A rappel at exit
Season	Spring, fall
Flood risk	Moderate
Vehicle access	Egypt Bench Rd ~9 mi; HC/4WD
Crowd	Low
Coordinates	37.5938, -111.2308