Canyoneering
Five Mile
Capitol Reef
Please note, several canyons and routes close seasonally each year for the protection of sensitive natural resources. For 2026 -- effective April 1 through August 31, 2026, the following routes are closed:
- The heads of Burro Wash and Fivemile Wash continuing east two miles (top-down routes).
- Shinob Canyon and any route descending into Shinob including Na-gah, Nighthawk and Timpie.
- Arch Nemesis
Overview
Sun
81°
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51°
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87°
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89°
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89°
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RATING: 3B
LENGTH: 6-8 hours (8.1 miles)
SEASON: Spring through Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 0-4 to 10 m ( 33 ft. )
WATER: Generally some pools, wetsuit recommended in all but the hottest conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
A permit is required for this trip. For permit information see this page.
Sun
81°
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51°
Mon
87°
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53°
Tue
89°
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57°
Wed
89°
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58°
Thu
91°
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58°
Five Mile is one of the trio of canyons that descend off the Waterpocket Fold to the Notom road. Unlike its neighbors Burro and Cottonwood, Five Mile feels like it has many more open sections, though the slot sections are very good. Well worth doing, but I would put Cottonwood first on the list, Burro second, then Five Mile.
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