Hiking
Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument offers hiking enthusiasts and day-trippers an entirely new world to explore, a world that takes you away from the ordinary sights and sounds of every day life, and into a remarkable sandstone kingdom that is all your own.

Fishing
Fishing can be very good in the Grand Staircase/Escalante area. Catches include Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Brown Trout, Grayling, Bluegill, and Bass.

Horseback Riding
The Monument offers many opportunities to experience the backcountry by horse. The varied landforms present a variety of challenging terrain for all skill levels.

Mountain Biking
The Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument covers 1.9 million acres of public lands in southern Utah, with several hundred miles of roads. Mountain biking is a refreshing way to experience the variety of landscapes that the Monument has to offer.

River Running
Running the Escalante River can be a fun but challenging task. Be sure you understand the complexities of the journey before you begin.