Canyoneering Routes

Canyoneering Routes

Using the ACA Canyon Rating System, routes are categorized by

  • D—Technical Difficulty
  • W—Water Level
  • T—Time
  • R—Additional Risk
  • (Hover over (tap on) each listing's designation for basic information.)

This is a list of routes I have completed or are on my "to do" list—based on my skill level. It is in no way an attempt to be comprehensive to what routes are available to explore. As I complete routes on this list, gaining more experience and skills, additional routes are added to this list.

Route Namesort descending D W T R General Area Specific Location Rappels Expected Time Completed
1 Arch Nemesis
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Capitol Gorge 9+ to 99 ft 2–5 hours Yes
2 Arscenic
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
North Wash Poison Spring 1 (3 stage) to 197 ft 4–6 hours Yes
3 Baptist Draw & Upper Chute Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell Mid-Swell 2–3 to 83 ft 6–7 hours
4 Beaver Bay
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Capitol Reef National Park SR 24 1–2 to 83 ft 2 hours
5 Behunin Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—West Side Main Canyon 9 to 165 feet 6–8 hours
6 Benson Creek
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Parowan Canyon 4 to 105 ft 2–4 hours
7 Big Horn
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Arches National Park 1+ 3–5 hours
8 Birch Hollow
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Zion National Park—East Side Orderville Canyon WSA 8+ to 105 ft 3–5 hours
9 Bitter Creek
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Leeds/Silver Reef 1–2 hours
10 Blarney
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
North Wash Irish Canyons Left Fork 3 to 50 ft; Right Fork 2 to 50 ft 2–3 hours each fork Yes
11 Blue Pool Wash
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Glen Canyon NRA Wahweap Marina 3 to 50 ft 1–2 hours
12 Boltergeist
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Leeds/Silver Reef Short Route: 3+ to 50 ft; Long Route 4+ to 99 ft 2–3 hours Yes
13 Boss Hog
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
North Wash Hog Canyons 1+ to 50 ft 2–4 hours
14 Bow and Arrow
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Potash Rd 4 to 122 ft 4–5 hours
15 Buckeyes Canyon
4 Route requires standard technical gear, plus advanced skills/gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell WB/EB I-70 10+ to 181 ft 6–8 hours
16 Buckskin Gulch
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
V Competent and smaller groups (4±) take two days
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Paria River Overnight backpack or very strong hikers can do it in one day
17 Bull Valley Gorge
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Skutumpah Road 2–4 hours
18 Burro Wash
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Notom Bench 4 to 109 ft 7–9 hours
19 Cassidy Arch Slot
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Grand Wash 8 to 132 ft 4–6 hours Yes
20 Cherry Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Virgin River Gorge 15 to 99 ft 4–6 hours
21 Cluster (Entrajo)
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab South Moab 2 to 83 ft 2–4 hours
22 Cobble Cave
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Northern Utah Spanish Fork Canyon 1 to 200 ft 45 min.–1.5 hours Yes
23 Cottonwood Wash
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Notom Bench 3+ to 66 ft 5–7 hours
24 Crack Canyon
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
San Rafael Swell Crack Canyon WSA 4–6 hours
25 Crumbling Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Northern Utah Spanish Fork Canyon 1–4 to 45 ft 2 hours Yes
26 Das Boot
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—West Side Wildcat Trailhead 2+ to 66 ft Long route alone is 5–7 hours; Short route adds one hour to The Subway
27 Davis Gulch
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 2+ hours if using the climber’s exit, otherwise 6–7 hours
28 Deadeye Dick
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—East Side 6 to 99 ft 6–8 total combined with Mighty Mouse; 5–6 hours if done alone
29 Death Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
North Wash Turkey Knob 2 to 50 ft 1–2 hours
30 Devil's Thumb
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Glen Canyon NRA Ticaboo Mesa Yes
31 Diana’s Throne/Elkheart Cliffs Slot
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 Mt. Carmel Junction 0–3 to 83 ft 2–3 hours
32 Ding and Dang Canyons
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
San Rafael Swell Crack Canyon WSA 4–6 hours
33 Double Arch Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
San Rafael Swell WB/EB I-70 2 to 174 ft 2.5–3 hours
34 Dragonfly
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Arches National Park 2 to 132 ft 3–5 hours Yes
35 Dunham Slot
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM near Kodachrome Basin State Park 2+ to 83 ft 3–4 hours
36 East Quail Creek
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Leeds/Silver Reef 7 to 35 ft 1.5 hours
37 Echo
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Zion National Park—East Side Main Canyon 4+ to 50 ft 4–6 hours if done alone (can be added to Mystery)
38 Egypt 1
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 0–3 to 43 ft 2–3 hours Yes
39 Egypt 2
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 0–1 to 165 ft 4–6 hours
40 Egypt 3
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 2 to 99 ft or optional 296 ft 4–6 hours
41 Englestead
4 Route requires standard technical gear, plus advanced skills/gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
Zion National Park—East Side Orderville Canyon WSA 5+ to 296 ft 8–10+ hours
42 Fire Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Fruita District 4+ to 99 ft 6–8 hours
43 Five Mile Wash
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Notom Bench 0–4 to 33 ft 6–8 hours
44 Ghost Rider Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Virgin River Gorge 3–4 to 79 ft 1–2 hours Yes
45 Goblin’s Lair
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
San Rafael Swell Goblin Valley State Park 1 at 89 ft 1–2 hours Yes
46 Golf Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Virgin River Gorge 11 to 110 ft 5–7 hours
47 Granary
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Moab Potash Rd 4+ to 99 ft 5–8 hours
48 Hidden Star
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Leeds/Silver Reef 2 to 190 ft 1.5–2.5 hours
49 Hogwarts
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
North Wash Hog Springs 4 to 89 ft 1.5–2.5 hours Yes
50 Inferno
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Glen Canyon NRA Ticaboo Mesa 5+ to 83 ft 3–5 hours
51 Island in the Sky
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Snow Canyon State Park 2 to 83 ft 3–5 hours
52 Johnson Arch Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Snow Canyon State Park 6 to 197 ft 5–7 hours Yes
53 Jolley Gulch
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 State Road 9 2 to 158 ft 2–4 hours
54 Katana Slot
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Northern Utah Indianola 4 to 55 ft 4–6 hours
55 Keyhole
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 State Road 9 3 to 50 ft 1–2 hours
56 Knotted Rope
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell Crack Canyon WSA 4–6 hours
57 Leprechaun
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
North Wash Irish Canyons 3 to 50 ft 3–6 hours each fork Yes
58 Limbo
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
Glen Canyon NRA Ticaboo Mesa
59 Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons
1 Route is basically hiking.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell Crack Canyon WSA 5–7 hours Yes
60 Lost and Found
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Moab Lost Springs Canyon WSA 3 to 132 ft 4–6 hours
61 Lower Black Box
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell North of I-70 0–2 to 50 ft 7–9 hours (4+ in the water—beware of hypothermia)
62 Lower Eardley Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell State Road 24 6 (depending on water level) to 60 ft 5–8 hours Yes
63 Lucky Charms
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
North Wash Irish Canyons None 1–2 hours Yes
64 Lupacchiotta Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
San Rafael Swell EB I-70 1–2+ to 83 ft 2–3 hours Yes
65 Mayday Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Virgin River Gorge 7–10 to 110 ft
66 Medieval Chamber
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Grandstaff Canyon WSA 2 to 115 ft 2–4 hours
67 Merry Piglet
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
North Wash Hog Springs 5 to 50 ft 1.5–2.5 hours
68 Mighty Mouse
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—East Side North Fork Virgin River WSA 4 to 83 ft 6–8 hours total combined with Deadeye Dick—DON'T do it alone (4–6 hours)
69 Misery
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 State Road 9 2–5 to 40 ft West Fork 5–8 hours; East Fork 8–10+ hours
70 Miss Piggy
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
North Wash Hog Canyons 2+ to 83 ft 2–4 hours
71 MMI
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Moab Lost Springs Canyon WSA 2–4 to 197 ft 4–6 hours
72 Monkey Business
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
North Wash Cedar Point 3 to 83 ft 4–6 hours
73 Moonflower
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Kane Creek Blvd 1+ to 197 ft 2–4 hours
74 Morocco
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
North Wash Hog Springs 4–6 to 50 ft 2–3 hours
75 Muddy Creek with Music and Mud Canyons
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
San Rafael Swell Muddy Creek Wilderness 0–3+ to 27 ft 6–10 hours
76 Mystery
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—East Side East Mesa 13+ to 132 ft 8–9 hours from Weeping Rock TH; 6–7 hours from East Mesa TH
77 Na-Gah
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Grand Wash 3+ to 165 ft 3–4 hours
78 Neon Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 3 to 83 ft 8–10 hours Yes
79 Not Tierdrop
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Arches National Park 2–6 to 132 ft 2–4 hours Yes
80 Old School
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Capitol Reef National Park SR 24 1 to 73 ft 1–2 hours Yes
81 Pandora's Box
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
Capitol Reef National Park SR 24 7+ to 148 ft 10–14 hours
82 Paradiso
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
Glen Canyon NRA Ticaboo Mesa 2+ to 83 ft 3–5 hours
83 Peekabo, Spooky, Brimstone
1 Route is basically hiking.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 3–6 hours
84 Pine Creek
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 State Road 9 5–6 to 99 ft 4–6 hours (longer for inexperienced groups)
85 Pool Arch (Rock of Ages)
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Moab Kane Creek Blvd 2+ to 132 ft 3–5 hours
86 Portal Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Virgin River Gorge 12–16 to 175 ft 10+ hours
87 Professor Creek
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Moab Colorado River, Upper 1+ to 165 ft 6–8 hours
88 Purgatory
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Glen Canyon NRA Ticaboo Mesa
89 Pussycat
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Leeds/Silver Reef 2–4 to 80 ft
90 Quandary
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell Crack Canyon WSA 2–7 to 66 ft 5–8 hours
91 Razorback
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
North Wash Hog Canyons 1+ to 83 ft 2–4 hours
92 Repeater Jr
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Moab Lost Springs Canyon WSA 1 to 197 ft 1–2 hours
93 Rock Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 Purunuweap Canyon WSA 5 to 112 ft 3–4 hours
94 Rock Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Northern Utah Between Scipio and Salina 2–4 to 90 ft
95 Russell Gulch
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—West Side Wildcat Trailhead 4 to 99 ft Adds 1.5–2 hours to The Subway
96 Sad Cow Disease Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Burr Trail Little Death Hollow 2 to 99 ft 4–6 hours
97 Sam's Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Northern Utah Diamond Fork Canyon 4 to 65 ft 1–2.5 hours
98 Sand Wash (Red Cave)
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 Mt. Carmel Junction 4–6 hours
99 Scratch and Sniff
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab East of Moab 3 to 122 ft 3–4 hours
100 Seahorse Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Northern Utah Spanish Fork Canyon 3 to 40 ft
101 Sheets Gulch
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
A Expect dry conditions.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Notom Bench 5–7 hours
102 Shenanigans
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
North Wash Cedar Point 4 to 53 ft 4–6 hours
103 Shillelagh
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
North Wash Irish Canyons Right Fork 2 to 99 ft; Left Fork 2 to 66 ft 2–3 hours each fork Yes
104 Singing Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Burr Trail Long Canyon 3 to 99 ft 3–4 hours
105 Slideanide
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
North Wash Poison Spring 0–4+ to 197 ft 4–6 hours Yes
106 Spencer Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Spencer Flats 1 at 99 ft or 1 at 40 ft 4–6 hours
107 Spry
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—SR 9 & US 89 State Road 9 11 to 150 ft 5–7 hours
108 Stateline
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Glen Canyon NRA Wahweap Marina 2–3 hours
109 Stegosaur Slot
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Capitol Reef National Park SR 24 1–3 to 197 ft in South Fork, 115 ft in North Fork 3–5 hours Yes
110 Stem School
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Capitol Reef National Park SR 24 4+ to 148 ft 2–3 hours Yes
111 Sulphur Creek
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Capitol Reef National Park SR 24 3–5 hours
112 Sunglow
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Bicknell 5 to 99 ft OR 2 to 50 ft 3–4 hours Yes
113 Swine Flue
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
North Wash Hog Canyons 3 to 132 ft (66 ft if first rappel is bypassed) 2–4 hours
114 The Narrows
1 Route is basically hiking.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
V Competent and smaller groups (4±) take two days
Zion National Park—East Side Full Route Usually two partial days—can be done in one long day with an early start
115 The Squeeze
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
IV Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 8+ hours
San Rafael Swell Moroni Slopes 10–16+ rappels to 99 ft 7–10 hours
116 The Subway
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Zion National Park—West Side WIldcat Trailhead 3+ to 50 ft 7–9 hours Yes
117 The Wives
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Capitol Reef National Park Fruita District See notes 3+ hours Yes
118 Tierdrop
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Arches National Park 3 to 99 ft 2–4 hours
119 Trot Me Not Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Northern Utah Spanish Fork Canyon 3 to 40 ft
120 U Turn
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Moab Arches National Park 1–3 to 99 ft 2–4 hours
121 Upper Black Box
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
San Rafael Swell North of I-70 1 to 99 ft for preferred route; 1 to 197 ft for short route 5–7 hours for preferred route; 3–5 hours for short route
122 Upper Black Dragon Wash
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
San Rafael Swell WB I-70 4+ to 83 ft 1.5–3 hours
123 Water Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
III Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 5–8 hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Hildale 12 to 171 ft 5–7 hours Yes
124 Weekday Warrior
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Northern Utah Payson Canyon 1 to 100 ft
125 West Canyon
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
C Expect some water that has light to moderate current with easy water hazards.
VI Competent and smaller groups (4±) take more than two days
Glen Canyon NRA 10 miles SSW of Dangling Rope Marina 1–2 to 23 ft 3–4 days
126 Willis Creek
2 Route may require some scrambling where handlines can be useful to some.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Skutumpah Road
127 Winter Camp
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
A Expect dry conditions.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Moab Lost Springs Canyon WSA 1 to 181 ft 1–2 hours
128 Yankee Doodle
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip Leeds/Silver Reef 4+ to 73 ft 1–2 hours Yes
129 Zebra and Tunnel Slots
1 Route is basically hiking.
A Expect dry conditions.
II Competent and smaller groups (4±) take 3–5 hours
Grand Staircase-Escalante NM Hole-in-the-Rock Road 3–5 hours
130 Zero Gravity
3 Route requires standard technical gear.
B Expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
I Competent and smaller groups (4±) take under three hours
R One or more extraordinary risk factors exist that could complicate the route. Solid technical skills and sound judgment are critical. Not recommended for beginners.
San Rafael Swell State Road 24 0–2 to 50 ft 2–3 hours

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