Box-Death Hollow Wilderness

Box-Death Hollow encompasses 25,751 acres of sandstone canyons where two tributaries of the Escalante River flow between vertical gray-orange walls.

The United States Congress established Box-Death Hollow as a protected wilderness area on September 18, 1984, through the Utah Wilderness Act.

The name originates from numerous incidents where livestock perished while attempting to cross the steep canyon formations in this section of Dixie National Forest.

Nine miles of marked trail traverse through The Box canyon, while exploration beyond requires advanced navigation skills through unmarked drainages and routes.

Three bird species listed as sensitive by Utah wildlife authorities inhabit this area: Lewis's woodpecker, western bluebird, and mountain bluebird.

Location: Utah

GPS coordinates: 37.89170,-111.63400

Latest update: March 11, 2025 11:29