Like most Millcreek Canyon hikes, this is a steep one! That being said, the effort is worth it in my opinion The hike is broken up into two different parts Section one climbs to the pass and returns the same way This is about 175 miles and 1,700 ft elevation gain one way A solid workout! Those wanting more can continue to Millvue Peak, which clocks in at about 25 miles and nearly 2700' of elevation gain ONE WAY An overachiever workout! Millvue is the local name for the peak at elevation 8,926' to the east of Lambs ...

Stem School Canyon is a short canyon just off highway 24 in Capitol Reef The canyon is short, and not terribly dramatic, but makes for a great outing to fill out the day The canyon will be one I will not soon forget! Halfway through I heard a large rockfall just ahead of me It turned out to be a desert sheep not more than 20 feet away heading down canyon on a ledge He did not seem particularly concerned I was there, and continued along his way after a few minutes, taking a steep route up and out of the canyon that ...

By far the best canyon Me and My dad have ever done With little to no gear, this is an experience you will rarely find in Utah canyons the beginning of the canyon warns you of its hidden beauty and tempts you to go on As you accept this temptation, it takes you further and further down to the earth you seem to lose track of time traveling through an endless, dark channel that is tight enough to get your head stuck as you keep moving through these tight, water carved walls, it suddenly opens you up into these amazin...

No Kidding has a bit of a reputation! It was originally at least as far as I know, descended by Jason Pease in late fall/early winter Jason, in a bold fashion, descended the canyon solo The canyon turned out to be short but a gem I met Jason shortly after when a group met up with him for the second descent to clean up a few bits of gear he had left during the first descent On the second descent, everyone in the group was impressed by the challenges the canyon offered, and the boldness and ingenuity Jason showed dur...

High spur is in many people's opinion the most beautiful canyon in the Robber's Roost area I would agree it is certainly high up on the list It is a photographers dream! Although technical, much of it can be enjoyed by hikers hiking down and returning the same way The technical difficulties are straightforward, making this a good canyon for canyoneers of all abilities It also, generally, doesn't hold much water, making it a good early or late season outing

Weeping Springs is often touted as the best technical canyon in the Black Canyon area Starting high above the Colorado River, Weeping Springs is a hike until not far from the river, where the canyon deepens in a series of fairly quick rappels It is a dramatic set of rappels in a deep section of canyon The canyon ends with 2 choices, packraft 1/4 of a mile down the Colorado River to Bighorn Canyon for the exit, or hike cross-country to Bighorn Canyon and skip the packraft I liked Weeping Springs, but thought the exi...

Arch Canyon has to be one of the best beginner friendly canyoneering adventures in the Saint George area Good anchors, relatively short, with some impressive rappels and nice though short narrow sections, this is a good one I highly recommend The rappels start small and get bigger, culminating in a 60 m rappel near Johnson Arch Expect to have an audience for the final rappel on any busy weekend! The canyon is in the Snow Canyon State Park, and requires a permit To protect nesting birds, it is closed from March 15th...

One of the heavy hitters in Zion, Imlay is as demanding as it is beautiful This is not a place for beginners All members of your group must be advanced canyoneers Imlay is famous for its potholes In tippy-top full conditions, the canyon is fun and straightforward As the water level drops, however, it becomes difficult very fast Think potholes 10+ feet deep, requiring pack tosses, ingenuity, and as a last resort hooking to surmount Now picture not just one or two of them, but a lot of them Mix in hours of cold water...

Nestled near the Black Hole, Horse Tanks is a great canyon on Cedar Mesa The canyon is not a slot, but more open with some great scenery, and a fantastic final rappel If you are in the area, this is a good one to do and quite beginner friendly

Did this hike on May 16, 2021 from the upstream Crack Canyon TH It was all dry A sign at the bottom of Crack Canyon, indicates the trail over to lower Chute Canyon The complete loop car to car was 135 miles and took me 4:15 at a decent pace solo Route finding was required for the last steep section going into lower Chute for the return, but there were many options