The Crick — Hidden Slot Canyon Tour

On the Utah-Arizona border, south of Zion, there's a canyon area that doesn't appear on tourist maps. Locals have always called it "The Crick" — a name that comes from the creek that winds through the canyon floor. David grew up knowing this place. He wants to show it to you.

The area around Colorado City and Hildale carries a history unlike anywhere else — shaped by fundamentalist religious communities that have lived here for generations. Once you see it and hear the story, it stays with you. It's the kind of place that makes you think differently about the American West.

Beyond the history, the canyon itself is extraordinary. Slot canyon walls rise on either side, ancient petroglyphs mark the rock, and a natural spring emerges from the stone at the top of the canyon. A picnic by the creek is part of the experience. This is Southern Utah at its most unhurried.

Slot canyons in Southern Utah are beautiful — and they require respect. Flash floods can move through a canyon without warning, even on a clear day, if rain falls miles away. David monitors weather patterns and knows which routes are safe on any given day. He won't take you somewhere that isn't.

Seasonal water levels in the creek change the experience significantly. In spring, the water runs higher and the canyon feels alive. In late summer, it slows to a trickle and the sandy banks open up. David knows what to expect in each season and plans accordingly.

The petroglyphs at The Crick are not marked on any public trail map. They're known to locals and to the people whose ancestors made them. David will show you where they are, explain what's known about them, and ask you to treat them with the care they deserve.