Mayday Canyon

Mayday Canyon

Southern Utah I-15 & Arizona Strip—Virgin River Gorge
What to Expect
3A III ACA Canyon Rating
  • This route requires standard technical gear.
  • You can usually expect dry conditions.
  • Competent and smaller groups (4±) typically complete the route in 5–8 hours
Other Details
Seasons:
Spring, Fall, Winter—Late-Fall through early-Spring
Rappels:
7–10 to 110 ft
Flash Flood Risk:
7–10 hours
Notes:
  • Requires fording the Virgin River, do not attempt if flowing 200+ CFS (100 CFS is mid-thigh)
  • Approach is grueling and dangerous with 2,070 ft of elevation gain
Nearby Routes:
Cherry Canyon, Golf Canyon, Portal Canyon

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