Willis Creek Narrows

After enduring a long and washboard road, you will be able to park and enjoy the Willis Creek Narrows.

You initially descend to the creek bottom and then pretty quickly enter into the narrows section.  

While the walls are not as tall as somewhere like Buckskin Gulch, and the path not as crazy, curvy as somewhere like the Peekaboo and Spooky slot canyons, this one is unique in its own right.

The walls are very textured, wavy, and undulating. Rather than the common reddish color of the other slot canyons around it, Willis Creek Narrows consists of more cream, yellow, and white color stone. Head on out and enjoy this unique spot!

Difficulty: Mild, at least for the portion we completed.

Trail Stats: AllTrails indicates 6 miles out and back, 475 feet. We just hiked what we wanted, got our fill, then turned around when we felt like it.

Trail Finding: Straight forward.

Conditions: Loose rock, some small areas of soggy ground and water when we were there in the Fall season.

Would I Repeat This: Yes, though it is a bit of time to get there.

Parking: Parking available.

Timing: Don’t go in if rain is forecasted. Be aware there may be standing water depending on recent rainfall.

Downloaded Map: Yes, helpful to orient yourself for getting to the trailhead.

Fees: None.

Trails: Devil’s Garden, 20 Mile Wash Dinosaur Trackway, Escalante Natural Bridge, Phipp’s Arch, Upper and Lower Calf Creek Falls, Peekaboo and Spooky Slot Canyons, and more!