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 Yes
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 Black Hole of White Canyon
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
G The route should be straightforward for those who possess appropriate skills.
Bears Ears National Monument Hite 4–8 hours Yes
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 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
15 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 Yes
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 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
23 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
24 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
25 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
26 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
27 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
28 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
29 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
30 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
31 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
32 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
33 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
34 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
35 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
36 Duckett Slot
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
Bears Ears National Monument Cedar Mesa 2+ to 50 ft 2–4 hours Yes
37 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
38 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
39 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)
40 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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 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
45 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
46 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
47 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
48 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
49 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 Yes
50 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
51 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
52 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
53 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
54 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
55 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
56 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
57 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
58 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
59 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
60 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
61 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
62 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
63 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)
64 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
65 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
66 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
67 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
68 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 Yes
69 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
70 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)
71 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
72 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
73 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
74 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
75 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
76 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
77 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
78 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
79 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
80 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
81 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
82 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
83 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
84 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
85 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
86 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)
87 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 Yes
88 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
89 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
90 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
91 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
92 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
93 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
94 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
95 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
96 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
97 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
98 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
99 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
100 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
101 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
102 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
103 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
104 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
105 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
106 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
107 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
108 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
109 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
110 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
111 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
112 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
113 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
114 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
115 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 Yes
116 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
117 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
118 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
119 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
120 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
121 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
122 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
123 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
124 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
125 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
126 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
127 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
128 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
129 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
130 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
131 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
132 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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