Lockjaw Canyon | Moab

Canyoneering Lockjaw Canyon - Moab Canyoneering Lockjaw Canyon

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Overview

Sun A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
93° | 68°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
86° | 68°
Tue A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 63°
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 63°
Thu A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 61°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in summer.
RAPPELS: 1+ to 27 m ( 89 ft. )
WATER: Generally avoidable.
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Sun A slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
93° | 68°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
86° | 68°
Tue A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 63°
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 63°
Thu A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 61°
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canyonbeginneraccess: high clearanceaccess: 4x4
Looking back at the rappel in Lockjaw Canyon
Looking back at the rappel in Lockjaw Canyon

Lockjaw Canyon is a great beginner friendly canyon a stone's throw from Moab. One mandatory rappel, easy route finding, colorful canyon walls, and big views! What is not to love?! I would compare this to Cameltoe Canyon in difficulty, though would rank it a fair bit more scenic.

Why the name Lockjaw? Well, because it connects up with the Rusty Nail Jeep trail of course!

Note: The trailhead marked on the map was our starting point and required at least high clearance to reach. Those with heavy duty off road vehicles can drive further, but most will want to park and walk from the marked trailhead.
Looking up Lockjaw Canyon from the rim along the approach.
Looking up Lockjaw Canyon from the rim along the approach.
Kevin Christensen down climbing the groove.
Kevin Christensen down climbing the groove.

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