East and West Cheesebox Canyon | Cedar Mesa

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

Cedar Mesa

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Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
76° | 62°
Tue A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
76° | 59°
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 59°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 57°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 55°
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
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
76° | 62°
Tue A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
76° | 59°
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 59°
Thu A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
75° | 57°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 55°
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
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