Mountain Biking: Its incredible slickrock, unparalleled scenery and technical trails make the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument a mountain biker’s haven. From the high alpine terrain of the Aquarius Plateau to the deep canyons of the Escalante River, during your stay at the Slot Canyons Inn you will discover a fantastic array of mountain biking trails. The primitive trails surrounding our property reveal hidden lakes, secret canyons, and spectacular mountain vistas. Along the trail you are likely to encounter large herds of elk and other rarely seen wildlife. While staying here you can choose to venture out on your own or team up with a local outfitter for a guided mountain biking tour through the Escalante backcountry.

Native American Relics: The Mormon pioneers who arrived in Escalante in 1876 to establish a settlement along the Escalante River were not the first group of people to inhabit the area. Although little is known about the early history of the Escalante area, most researchers believe that the area was inhabited prior to AD 1 by groups including Desert Archaic and Basketmaker cultures. For several hundred years, around 1100 AD, both Kayenta and Fremont agricultural peoples occupied the area. Archeologists have also discovered a large, abandoned Kayenta Anasazi village near the town of Boulder; researchers estimate that the village was abandoned in approximately 1275. Hopi peoples then visited and hunted in the region for the next 200 to 300 years and in the 1500's, Southern Paiutes began call the area home.

Archaeological sites around the Slot Canyons Inn include habitation areas, campsites, storage cysts, petroglyphs, and pictographs. Of course, you are welcome to visit the sites to take pictures but remember that all archaeological sites on public lands are protected by Federal law and visitors are asked to be careful not to harm or destroy a site by sitting on walls, using ruins for shelter, etc. While staying at the Slot Canyons Inn, you can drive to the nearby town of Boulder to visit the Anasazi Indian Village State Historical Site. This museum is operated by the State of Utah and provides visitors a unique opportunity to view remnants and unexcavated village.

Everyone from the youngest to the oldest will enjoy escaping the traffic and the crowds and taking a moment to relax and enjoy nature the way the folks of the old west used to do. We understand that many people wish to have a genuine outdoor experience but cannot spend the time or don’t have the gear to undertake a long expedition. A horseback riding tour is the perfect solution for those nature lovers who just need a short escape. At our Bed & Breakfast you can choose from a guided horseback riding tour of Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, or you can leave from our backyard for an incredible trail ride through the Escalante Mountains.
In Escalante, Utah you will find great horseback riding tours for all riders, from beginners to the most advanced. Ask us about the best trails in the area and about the local outfitters.