Coyote Gulch via Hurricane Wash, Escalante, UT. Backpack with an awesome group of women through the magical and awe-inspiring Escalante Grand-Staircase Monument in the Southern Utah desert. This route will cover up 26 miles with very minimal elevation gain. The trail crosses water often, so water shoes are recommended! Participants must be physically capable of carrying a 30-40 pound backpack while hiking 5-7 miles each day.