East and West Cheesebox Canyon | Cedar Mesa

Canyoneering East and West Cheesebox Canyon - Cedar Mesa Canyoneering East and West Cheesebox Canyon

Cedar Mesa

Overview

Fri A chance of rain showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
82° | 65°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
81° | 65°
Sun A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
85° | 66°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 67°
Tue A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 67°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring through Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear - Wetsuits in cooler times.
RAPPELS: 0-4 to 15 m ( 50 ft. )
WATER: Varies, but can be quite a bit.
FLASHFLOOD: High
Fri A chance of rain showers between 10am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
82° | 65°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
81° | 65°
Sun A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
85° | 66°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 67°
Tue A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 67°
Lower section of Cheesebox
Lower section of Cheesebox
Great narrows in Cheesebox
Great narrows in Cheesebox

Cheesebox, one of my first technical canyons, still holds a special place in my heart. The canyon is relatively easy, beginner friendly and offers either several challenging down climbs or short rappels. The scenery is second to none. Cheesebox Canyon is a canyon that every technical canyoneer should be sure is on their hit list. The west fork is the most commonly visited and is outstanding. The east fork, on the other hand, is a bit of an approach to get to, and not quite as spectacular as a canyon, but holds a great ruin and is well worth visiting in my opinion.

Cheesebox
Cheesebox

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