Kanab's Peek-a-Book Canyon is an awesome slot canyon that's easy to hike too and not as crowded as other in major parks. En route to the canyon, you'll enjoy an exciting off-roading adventure while getting to the canyon. Main locations are Happy Canyon, Larry Canyon, Sams Mesa Canyon and various forks of Robbers Roost Canyon. North of here is another group including Blue John Canyon, also with several branches, and Moonshine Wash, while to the west, Moab has some narrow canyons though the rocks hereabouts are not generally conducive to slot formation.

0.7 miles - Out-and-Back Trail

Added by Prajit Ravindran

Kanab's Peek-a-Book Canyon is an awesome slot canyon that's easy to hike too and not as crowded as other in major parks. En route to the canyon, you'll enjoy an exciting off-roading adventure while getting to the canyon.

The trailhead is Best Friends Animal Sanctuary (Angel Canyon Rd.) located between the Kanab and Mt. Carmel Jct. To get started, head out on a sandy track on the north side of US 89 (37.154,-112.573). 4WD vehicles can drive all (2.8 miles) or part of this track, which leads to the drainage below the narrows.

This map might be useful too - http://goo.gl/RYK3DP

Key Point:

• This is not the same Peek-a-Boo slot canyon found in the Escalante area

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Reviews

Andreas Slette

🥈 Contributor

over 3 years ago

Great beginner slot

This is a short but sweet and simple slot that is a great introduction. with 4x4 you can get very close access and do this slot without breaking a sweat, but it sure is beautiful and worth a little hiking if needed.

5.0

Breanne McNitt

Explorer

🥇Top Contributor

almost 4 years ago

Short, fun slot canyon.

Sandstone slot canyons are always fun, and Peek-a-Boo Canyon definitely lives up to it's name. Definitely a must do if you're in the area!

5.0

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