Relatively easy access, incredible slots, and a short day make this a hike. These slot canyons are located in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument on Hole-in-the-Rock Road. If you. Experience this mile loop trail near Escalante, Utah. Individually. One of the most spectacular slot canyon hikes in the entire world is in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Peek-a-boo Gulch and Spooky Gulch are within minutes of each other, about 26 miles south of Escalante on the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. This is a moderate loop hike near Escalante that first takes you to Peekaboo Slot Canyon, which is one of the most beautiful slot canyons we've. Peek-A-Boo, also commonly known as Red Canyon, is an easy, short hike ( miles round trip) into one of the most beautiful slot canyons in the area. . The cairns. Getting here can be a mini-adventure. This is actually two separate slots. It is the 1st lot you see on the right when driving south on Hole/Wall Rd. It is yards downstream of the Dry Fork narrows. Peekaboo and Spooky are the quintessential first slot canyon experience for many. Peek-A-Boo Gulch presents a fun though challenging slot requiring a 12 foot climb to gain entry. This is a very popular area for. Generally considered a challenging route. Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulch slot canyons in the Dry Fork area of Escalante Utah offer backpacking hikers scenic views without special gear or know-how. Parking here had the added benefit of hiking Dry Fork Narrows slot canyon.