Death Hollow (full) | Escalante

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Overview

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 2 to 7 mph.

52 | 29

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

54 | 29

Tue

A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

50 | 28

Wed

A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 26

Thu

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

45 | 23

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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: 15 m ( 50 ft. ) rope useful
RAPPELS: 0
WATER: Generally some swimming in the upper section, much wading.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate (High in the upper section)

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 2 to 7 mph.

52 | 29

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

54 | 29

Tue

A slight chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

50 | 28

Wed

A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 26

Thu

A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

45 | 23

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Lower Narrows - Death Hollow - Escalante

Lower Narrows - Death Hollow - Escalante

Early on in the alpine section - Death Hollow - Escalante

Early on in the alpine section - Death Hollow - Escalante

Beauty, whether moral or natural, is felt, more properly than perceived.
-David Hume

Hume's quote comes to mind when describing Death Hollow. The canyon is long, over 20 miles, and requires skills, fitness, and time to descend. The reward, however, is a beautiful and powerful canyon. Death Hollow is a classic Escalante area backpack that leaves an impression on the hiker and feels like an accomplishment. It traverses the full length of Death Hollow, from the top of the drainage to its confluence with the Escalante River. Although a classic, it is just difficult enough and long enough to not see crowds, at least in its upper reaches.

Be warned, however, this is a very physical adventure that is best left to seasoned backpackers and Colorado Plateau aficionados. Have a few seasons under your belt before committing to Death Hollow. The trip, in addition to miles, generally requires a fair bit of swimming and down climbs in the upper section. Those with canyoneering experience should find the obstacles and downclimbs straightforward.

Warning: Death Hollow contains an abundance of Poison Ivy! Some of it can be avoided by staying directly in the water course, but many of the side trails cross through patches. Long pants and sleeves are a must, as is a sharp eye.
Exit Note: The route described here has some exposed 4th class (some say lower 5th class) scrambling to exit. Some climbing experience recommended. If you do not have climbing/scrambling experience, or feel nervous about it, you can avoid this via exiting to Escalante or the Highway 12 bridge. This alternative adds about a 6-7 miles (a day for most groups) to the hike and requires leaving the exit vehicle at a different trailhead than the one specified here. See Upper Escalante River for information on that hike. It is a little shorter (about a mile) to walk downstream to the highway 12 bridge, but either direction works, just make sure you leave your vehicle at the correct trailhead!
Upper Narrows - Death Hollow - Escalante

Upper Narrows - Death Hollow - Escalante

Upper Crux Narrows - Death Hollow - Escalante

Upper Crux Narrows - Death Hollow - Escalante

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