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Show JVelcome To Esclante's Scenic Wonders Welcome to almost two million acres of scenic high plateaus and deep canyons. The cast half of the Dixie National Forest is near two national parks, Brycc Canyon and Capitol Reef. The Dixie possesses numerous opportunities for rewarding back-country back-country recreational experiences. Hunting, fishing, back-packing, pack trips, camping, photography, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing snow-shoeing can all be enjoyed in the forest. The Dixie National Forest provides pro-vides a variety of recreational environments. envi-ronments. For people who like seclusion, the forest has many undeveloped un-developed back-country areas. For O those who prefer camping with more facilities, developed recreational recre-ational areas arc available. The winter visitor to the area should check with the local Forest Service office or Bureau of Land Management office in Escalantc about areas closed for the winter and the best places for winter recreation activities. Escalante was first settled in 1876 by about a dozen Mormon ranchers and farmers and their families fami-lies from Panguilch and elsewhere who wished to find a climate more conducive to agriculture and to expand ex-pand their grazing lands. The road between Escalantc and Torrcy (in Wayne County) was described de-scribed as "the most scenic road in southeastern Utah" and Escalante Owas identified as a "gateway" town with great potential as an important recreation center. Within 100 miles of Escalante arc Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Zion National Parks, Cedar Breaks National Monument, Mon-ument, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, three slate parks, Anasa.i Indian Village, Escalante Petrified Forest, and Kodachromc Basin and part of the Dixie National Forest. Due to the abundance of recreational opportunities in a relatively rela-tively small area of the state, visitors visi-tors often discover the Escalantc-Boulder Escalantc-Boulder area without it being their original destination. Motor vehicle tourists enjoy the scenery on Utah Highway 12, Hell's Backbone and in the Circle Cliffs. The color contrasts of the semi-arid canyon country to the pine and aspen covered mountains adds to the beauty of the area. In the summer car camping is considered to be a major recreational use of the area. The most popular sites arc Calf Creek, Posey Lake and Blue Spruce. Devil's Garden is an Outstanding Natural Area (clcv. 5,280) located along the Holc-in-the-Rock Road about 19 miles southeast of Escalantc. Es-calantc. Facilities consist of three picnic sites, a graveled access road, parking area, and sanitation facili ties. There is no water at Devil's Garden. The visitor can explore and photograph the unique crosional sculptures where sandstone arches and pedestals offer an opportunity for a short hike and excellent photography. pho-tography. Visitors should check on road conditions. |
