Neon Canyon May 29, 2025Our 2 person party started at exactly 7:00 am as a reference, I am 62 and my wife is 60 We are intermediate canyoneers and strong hikers We could see the dome far in the eastern distance A well marked trail of cairns took us down a steep decline of slickrock approx 500 ft elevation loss to the sign, soft sand and down desert trails for 90 minutes until we reached the Escalante River I must say that there is not much more of a beautiful sight than the bright green leaves of a grove of cotton...

We went out to find the Basket Site and Ravens Crack locations in Rosy Canyon, Utah but we were unable to find them BUT we found 5 other locations that I have not seen written up anywhere but I am sure someone has visited previously. All are located just off Cane Bed Road.Site 1:  36°58'26.04"N 112°52'6.12"W Small panel short climb from parkingSite 2: 36°57'48.74"N 112°51'57.78"W Big panels with lots of art. We originally thought this was the basket site bu...

Burro Wash is a great technical canyon in Capitol Reef The approach is lengthy, requiring either a long car shuttle or a bit of a grunt up the reef This description takes the grunt up the reef approach and requires no car shuttle The canyon is not particularly technical, making it a good choice for all abilities All-in-all, this is just a lovely day out in Capitol Reef Expect big views, and a few great slot sections Note: If you are not a technical canyoneer, hiking up Burro from the bottom provides a pleasant and ...

Newspaper Rock, at the entrance to Indian Creek, is a fantastic glimpse into ancient cultures The rock has petroglyphs dating back about 2000 years, to BC times The panel is a mix of Navajo, Anasazi, and Fremont Indian creation, as well as unfortunately a bit of the vandalism of modern manFor the most part, however, they are impeccably preserved and fascinating to visit This short side trip is highly recommended if passing between Monticello and Moab, and easily enjoyed by all It goes without saying, but do not tou...

Tusher Tunnel is an interesting geological feature A crack in the rock has allowed water to seep in until reaching a harder layer in the rock Where it met the harder rock, it eroded a tunnel from one side of the cliff to the other The tunnel length is likely 25 m or more in length, and high enough throughout to easily walk through Tusher Tunnel is a great roadside attraction for all, as the hike from the trailhead with a high clearance vehicle is less than 5 minutes

In 1879, Mormon pioneers answered the call to colonize the southeast corner of Utah Thus began an incredible and legendary journey from Escalante to Bluff The terrain between the two places was inhospitable, rugged, and complex About 2 weeks into their journey, and 65 miles from Escalante, they reached the Colorado River Gorge and a major obstacle To cross the river and continue their journey, they would need to manufacture a road down to the Colorado River through a narrow crack This spot became known as the Hole-...

"Again the canyon opens allowing exits The next section starts with the canyon making a hard right, and dropping These drops can be bypassed easily by climbing down the boulders on the left Continue through this slot section to where it opens The next section is the final section of slot, and contains the swim Suit up before entering the slot, there is not much room once you enter the slot Right before the first water, most will likely need to stem 4 m 14 ft above a constriction, then back down to the canyon fl...

road into the canyon is most definently a 4X4 road if you have a high ground clearance you can drive further down the river bead closer to the oil Derrick to save on some time easy and short approach the dry-fall has tons of rocks if you wish to add a rappel or you can make your way down on the left i don't know the full distance but we rappelled down it with a 200 ft rope canyon is quite easy with some pools of water that can be avoided the first largest pothole may need a partner assist to get out there may be ...

Fry canyon has a reputation for being a cesspool much of the time, with some of the most putrid water around I'd like to be the first person to say this is not true, but alas, it can be true! During prolonged periods without rain, Fry can be very unpleasant to the nose Don't let that deter you though! The sections with water are short, and the canyon is sublime, with easy access, Native American ruins, and fantastic slot sections The short nature makes this a casual outing if passing through the area, and it does n...

I've done it a couple times I like the B-line route over the Fence Canyon and hybrid lines I bring a gallon of water and cache it after the first hill, around the Glenn Canyon sign It's helpful to know you have some extra water on the way up The Escalante River is low right now, but clear We used this as our water source, as we camped right near the Escalante It was a little sandy, but worked well and was cool and refreshing but make sure you're filtering itDon't sleep on the hike to or from Neon Canyon - it's quit...