KANAB ATV/UTV FIELD GUIDE
Sand, Slot and Speed: A Two‑Hour UTV Run to Peekaboo Slot Canyon
A 2‑hour UTV excursion from Kanab to Peekaboo Slot Canyon that pairs sandy off‑road driving with an easy slot‑canyon hike and optional sandboarding for all ages — this guide explains what to expect.
Sand, Slot and Speed: A Two‑Hour UTV Run to Peekaboo Slot Canyon.
From Kanab, a short but spirited outing on off‑road machines carries you over sandy, bumpy tracks to Peekaboo Slot Canyon. The trip blends the mechanical thrum of UTVs with a short, family‑friendly hike through a dry slot canyon — narrow passages, occasional beams of light, and a small ladder near the trailhead punctuate the route — and includes optional sandboarding for children, teens and adults.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sandy UTV Ride
The best way to reach Peekaboo is by off‑road vehicle: expect sandy, bumpy trails that make the transfer both efficient and part of the experience.
Optional Sandboarding for All Ages
Sandboarding is offered as an optional activity for children, teens and adults, with sliding that can be done standing or sitting depending on skill and comfort.
A Quiet, Family‑Friendly Slot Hike
Peekaboo is a dry slot canyon away from the crowds; the hike is not difficult, featuring narrow sections and occasional beams of light, and is well suited to families moving at their own pace.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
The outing is brisk and sensory: a short UTV run across dunes and sandy tracks, pauses at sculpted sand slopes for optional sandboarding, and a brief, easy hike into a dry slot canyon where light plays on rock walls and narrow passages compress the landscape. Occasional small wildlife sightings and the lack of heavy crowds give the trip a relaxed, intimate quality suitable for families.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should sit it out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Expect a UTV transfer across sandy trails, dune stops with an optional sandboarding activity for children, teens and adults, and a short, easy hike into a dry slot canyon.
Not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Peakaboo Slot Canyon UTV tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Is sandboarding included?
Yes. Sandboarding is included as an optional activity for children, teens and adults; participants can slide standing up or sitting down.
How difficult is the hike through the slot canyon?
The hike is not difficult but does include a small ladder near the beginning and some narrow sections; it is described as suitable for kids and families who can go at their own pace.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
No. The trip is not wheelchair accessible.
Who should not take this tour?
It is not recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Participants should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Will I see wildlife on the trip?
Occasional small wildlife may make an appearance along the route.