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 slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before 7am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely between 7am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
52° | 39°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
58° | 36°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 65.
65° | 41°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 45°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 47°
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 slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely before 7am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely between 7am and noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
52° | 39°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
58° | 36°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 65.
65° | 41°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 45°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 47°
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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