7 Must do hikes in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Part 2

[@TheAnarchitek]

The area you walk through, at the beginning of the hike to Calf Creek Falls was carved by massive amounts of rushing water, not "millions of years ago" (anybody familiar with the desert, and its brutal impact on the landscape can tell). Water crested the tops of the buttes, stayed in that region for most of 3 millennia, before it drained away, down the Grand Canyon. Water trapped in the basin atop Escalante drained down Escalante Canyon, carving that winding course. All of the wonderland of southern UT, southwestern CO, northwestern NM, and northern AZ, were the result of a "flood" of water that came out of Wyoming, across northwestern Colorado, into the Four Corners basin, remaining for thousands of years, until it ate a path through the area now called the Grand Canyon, to drain away to the distant Pacific Ocean.

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you for the information. The area is beautiful. It is amazing how powerful the water was/is to make these landscapes.

[@KayandGogo]

Another great hike Beautiful waterfall The toadstools are incredible Well done as looks difficult in lots of parts.

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you.

[@traveladvisorak6065]

You bring us to great hikes. The waterfall looks good as well. Enjoyed the hike.

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you.

[@AndysWorldJourneys]

wow you guys have so much energy! So many hikes - it's all so bright! Escaping sun burn must be a big thing! The sun bounces off all the rocks too. As impressive as the canyons are, nothing beats the waterfall! And I was surprised to see the greenery in parts.

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you.

[@AdventuresOfATravelingDon]

Ah the Grand Canyon. A natural wonder of the World. I've only ever explored the West Canyon area. These hikes all look amazing. Definitely make sure to bring some water. The Falls are gorgeous. Bull Valley Gorge is definitely on my list.

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you for watching.

[@RachaelMartin]

Thanks for sharing! This looks like a fantastic place to hike!! 😄

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you.

[@Travelsheesh]

This place is so amazing to explore, it reminds me of the 127 Hours movie. kind of scary but so adventurous

[@TravelingAtoZ]

A little bit! Thanks for watching.

[@TheAverageTourist]

The weather there looks amazing! I would definitely enjoy the trails there, but my hubby would be looking for the shade. Seems like quite the adventure!

[@TravelingAtoZ]

We had a lot of fun during these hikes! Thanks for watching.

[@Migratory-Nerds]

Definitely need to get back out to Utah, all of these hikes are beautiful. We did Arches last year and definitely need another trip to see more!

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Thank you! Utah has so much natural beauty.

[@amandawong7005]

Is this where the car is under the bridge. Bull gorge

[@TravelingAtoZ]

Yes, but we could not hike to the crash.

[@MrMwolf69]

I lived and ruff it all over the Escalante Staircase. There are over 1000 things to do in the staircase.

[@TravelingAtoZ]

The area is so beautiful and a hikers dream. I wish we had more time to explore the area.