KANAB HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Off‑Road to the Throat of Peekaboo: A 2–3 Hour Slot‑Canyon Walk Out of Kanab
A short off‑road expedition from Kanab that delivers up-close views of red sandstone walls and guided context about the canyon’s geography and ancient history.
Off‑Road to the Throat of Peekaboo: A 2–3 Hour Slot‑Canyon Walk Out of Kanab.
In a compact 2 to 3‑hour outing from Kanab, Expedition Kanab drives an off‑road vehicle out of town to the mouth of Peekaboo Slot Canyon, then leads a walk through narrow red sandstone walls while sharing the area’s physical geography and ancient human history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Narrow red sandstone walls up close
Peekaboo’s tight, towering red canyon walls are the defining visual of the trip—what you walk into after the off‑road approach and the highlight of the short hike.
Off‑road access straight to the canyon mouth
The itinerary uses an off‑road vehicle that takes the group from town out to the Peekaboo trailhead and right to the mouth of the slot—minimizing road miles and maximizing time in the canyon.
Guided talk on geography and ancient history
As you move through the slot, the guide narrates the canyon’s geological features and touches on the area’s ancient human history, pairing place with explanation.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The tour is brisk and focused: gather at the operator’s Kanab headquarters, climb into an off‑roader with a small group, then ride out of town to the trailhead. The vehicle delivers you to the canyon mouth; from there a guided walk threads the slot, trading the bump of the trail for the silent, vertical intimacy of red sandstone passages as the guide explains the land’s geology and human past.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short off‑road slot canyon tour suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 2 to 3 hour outing from meeting to return.
Bring hiking gear and plenty of water for the walk through the slot canyon.
You meet at Expedition Kanab Headquarters in Kanab before boarding the off‑road vehicle for the tour.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Peekaboo Slot Canyon Off‑Road Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Where do I meet the group before departure?
You meet at Expedition Kanab Headquarters in Kanab.
Will I be with other guests or is the tour private?
This is a group tour and you may share the vehicle with other guests; a private booking is available for an additional $85—contact the operator to arrange it.
What should I bring for the tour?
Bring hiking gear and plenty of water.
What will we do during the walk through the canyon?
After the off‑road approach to the canyon mouth, the guide leads a walk through Peekaboo Slot Canyon and discusses the area’s geography and ancient history.
How do we get to the canyon from Kanab?
Participants board an off‑road vehicle at the meeting point and ride out of town to the Peekaboo trailhead, with the vehicle taking the group to the mouth of the slot canyon.