Little Death Hollow | Burr Trail

Hiking Little Death Hollow - Burr Trail Hiking Little Death Hollow

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RATING: 2A/B

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 2 to 14 mph.

84 | 53

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 2 to 10 mph.

81 | 53

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 53

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

76 | 52

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 74.

74 | 49

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SEASON: Spring, Fall, Winter (with no recent percipitation)
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: Good water at Horse Canyon, otherwise can be dry.
FLASHFLOOD: High

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 2 to 14 mph.

84 | 53

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 2 to 10 mph.

81 | 53

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

79 | 53

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

76 | 52

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 74.

74 | 49

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Locals - Wolverine Creek

Locals - Wolverine Creek

This is one of the premier non-technical slot hikes in Escalante, second only to Peekaboo and Spooky/Brimstone in my mind. The slot sections, in Wingate, are stunning. Even the non-slot portions of the hike offer great views and are enjoyable.

What is the catch? Though often done as a day hike, this is a very long day hike. The map ballparks it about about 17 miles, though when it was all said and done, my GPS put it at about 20 with all the twists and bends. This is well suited to fit, experienced hikers wanting to do a long day. For those less motivated, this makes a pleasant two day backpack, though you will need to get through Little Death Hollow and to Horse Canyon for reliable/clean water. A few pools may be available in Little Death Hollow, but they were very putrid when I visited.

Also note, this canyon has a large drainage, and can change with floods. As of 2012, it was remarkably easy to descend. A few boulder obstacles were easy to scramble under, with only one ankle deep wade. After heavy rains, there could quite a bit of water in the last section of slot, and some of the boulders may require climbing over rather than under. Still, nothing a competent group should have difficulty with. Do-able in the winter if it hasn't rained recently.

Finally, some groups may want to wander down and back up the same way. If going all the way to Horse, it is only slightly shorter to return via Little Death Hollow instead of completing the loop. I would recommend completing the loop.

Great Narrows - Little Death Hollow

Great Narrows - Little Death Hollow

Arch - Little Death Hollow

Arch - Little Death Hollow

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