Tunnel Slot

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

Short straight tunnel-like slot with a deep cold pool at the entrance and a moqui marble field above.

Combine with Zebra in a half-day.

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	7.2 RT combined with Zebra
Elevation	Minimal
Time	1-2 hr add-on
Technical	Non-technical; usually a wade or short swim
Season	Spring, fall
Flood risk	High
Vehicle access	Same approach as Zebra
Crowd	Moderate
Coordinates	37.6378, -111.4569