Deadeye Dick

Deadeye Dick

Zion National Park—East Side—
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
Skill Level:
Beginner friendly
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Rappels:
6 to 99 ft
Water:
Generally none in the canyon—filterable water on the exit
Flash Flood Risk:
Moderate in a very short section
Expected Time:
6–8 total combined with Mighty Mouse; 5–6 hours if done alone
Notes:
  • No permit required!
  • Shorter, not as good as Birch Hollow, bigger pain of approach
  • Route requires a 5 mile shuttle. A mountain bike could work for the shuttle
  • Any vehicle can be driven to the trailhead with no problems during dry conditions
  • The road becomes impassable to all vehicles (including four wheel drive) during wet conditions
  • There is no good camping in the immediate area of the trailheads
Nearby Routes:
The Narrows, Mighty Mouse

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