Phipps Wash | Escalante

Hiking Phipps Wash - Escalante Hiking Phipps Wash

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RATING: Moderate Hike

Sat

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

47 | 22

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.

49 | 19

Mon

A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

53 | 24

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 23

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

53 | 21

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SEASON: Any, except spring runoff.
WATER: Generally little until reaching the Escalante River
FLASHFLOOD: Low

Sat

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 5pm. Mostly sunny. High near 47, with temperatures falling to around 44 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

47 | 22

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. West southwest wind 1 to 6 mph.

49 | 19

Mon

A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

53 | 24

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 23

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

53 | 21

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Phipps Wash from the campsite - Phipps Wash

Phipps Wash from the campsite - Phipps Wash

Phipps Arch, with its nearly 85 foot span, is a very popular outing in the Escalante area. The hike offers a good introduction to the area, and makes a nice 1/2 to 3/4 day hike with varied scenery. The arch is stunning, and by doing the hike as a through hike, you get to experience the full spectrum of Escalante ecosystems, from the dry mesa top to the riparian canyon, and finally the Escalante river. This is one not to be missed.

Be warned, you will be crossing the Escalante River a few times. This is usually not a problem, but in spring runoff or after heavy rains it can be difficult! Check the level first. Also be warned, bugs can be epic in late spring! Bring repellent and long sleeves/pants during bug season.

Phipps Arch from behind - Phipps Wash

Phipps Arch from behind - Phipps Wash

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