4K - 19 Minutes

Running through the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument offers an awe inspiring journey through some of the most stunning and remote landscapes in the American Southwest. As you move across its rugged terrain, the scenery shifts dramatically—from wide, open plateaus dotted with sagebrush to narrow slot canyons carved by centuries of flash floods. The silence and solitude of the monument make every step feel purposeful, with only the wind, distant bird calls, and your own breath accompanying you.

The monument’s varied elevations and ecosystems create a sense of constant discovery. One moment you may be traversing slickrock domes glowing in warm shades of orange and red, and the next you’re descending into cool, shadowed canyons with towering sandstone walls rising on either side. The vastness of GSENM means many routes feel untouched and wild, giving runners and hikers alike the freedom to explore at their own rhythm.