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UTV Into the Hidden Cathedral: Peekaboo Slot Canyon and the Great Chamber from Kanab
A roughly four‑hour UTV outing from Kanab that pairs sandboarding on coral‑pink dunes with a family‑friendly slot canyon walk and an exclusive visit inside the Great Chamber.
UTV Into the Hidden Cathedral: Peekaboo Slot Canyon and the Great Chamber from Kanab.
From the rumble of an off‑road UTV across high desert sand to the hush inside a vast natural alcove, this combo tour threads a handful of Southern Utah’s most intimate landscapes into one compact adventure. Riders surf coral pink dunes, walk the sculpted narrow passages of Peek‑a‑Boo Slot Canyon, and finish inside the Great Chamber—a cathedral‑like formation carved into sandstone—making for a varied and memorable half‑day exploration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rugged UTV Backcountry
The fastest, most direct way to reach these remote features is by off‑road vehicle: climb aboard a UTV and cut across sandy, bumpy trails and desert vistas to reach dune fields and hidden canyons.
Sandboarding on Coral Pink Dunes
Pull up to towering coral‑pink dunes set against red rock and grab a sandboard for a few runs—an uncomplicated, high‑contrast desert thrill that’s a highlight of the route.
Peek‑a‑Boo Slot Canyon and the Great Chamber
Wind through sculpted sandstone walls in Peek‑a‑Boo Slot Canyon—an easy, family‑friendly walk that includes a small ladder—and then hike into the Great Chamber, a massive alcove with an epic sand dune within its walls.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The rhythm is brisk and varied: short UTV legs that thread through canyon country separate moments on foot. After a ten‑minute ride you’ll be standing on coral‑pink sand, then back in the vehicle to slip into a secluded slot where light pools on sculpted walls. A longer scenic run brings you to the Great Chamber, where a sand‑slope climb delivers you inside a cathedral of sandstone—quiet, enormous, and distinctly removed from the park crowds.
THE ROUTE
Rugged UTV Backcountry
The fastest, most direct way to reach these remote features is by off‑road vehicle: climb aboard a UTV and cut across sandy, bumpy trails and desert vistas to reach dune fields and hidden canyons.
THE PLAYGROUND
Sandboarding on Coral Pink Dunes
Pull up to towering coral‑pink dunes set against red rock and grab a sandboard for a few runs—an uncomplicated, high‑contrast desert thrill that’s a highlight of the route.
THE SPECTACLE
Peek‑a‑Boo Slot Canyon and the Great Chamber
Wind through sculpted sandstone walls in Peek‑a‑Boo Slot Canyon—an easy, family‑friendly walk that includes a small ladder—and then hike into the Great Chamber, a massive alcove with an epic sand dune within its walls.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should sit it out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is approximately four hours long and runs as a half‑day excursion.
Meet at the Peekaboo Trailhead parking lot off Highway 89 between mile markers 72 and 73, about 9 miles north of Kanab; restrooms are available at the trailhead.
The route includes short UTV transfers, sand dune runs with sandboarding, an easy slot canyon walk that uses a small ladder, and a sand‑hill climb to access the Great Chamber.
Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs about four hours.
Where do we meet?
At the Peekaboo Trailhead parking lot off Highway 89 between mile markers 72 and 73, approximately 9 miles north of Kanab; restrooms are available at the trailhead.
Is the slot canyon hike difficult?
The Peek‑a‑Boo Slot Canyon walk is easy and suitable for most ages and fitness levels; it does include a small ladder during the short walk.
What does visiting the Great Chamber involve?
Reboarding the UTV for a scenic 20–30 minute leg precedes a hike up a 40‑yard sand hill to enter the Great Chamber, a cavernous alcove with a sand dune within its walls.
Are there accessibility or health restrictions?
The experience is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.