Lower White Canyon | Cedar Mesa

Hiking Lower White Canyon - Cedar Mesa Hiking Lower White Canyon

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Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
67° | na°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 12 mph.
63° | 49°
Sat Rain likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
60° | 47°
Sun A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 48°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 46°
RATING: Moderate Hike / A little scrambling to enter/exit the canyon.
SEASON: Spring through fall
WATER: Generally some wading or short swims.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
67° | na°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind around 12 mph.
63° | 49°
Sat Rain likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
60° | 47°
Sun A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 48°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 46°
Stunning colors - Lower White Canyon
Stunning colors - Lower White Canyon
After recent rains - Lower White Canyon
After recent rains - Lower White Canyon

If it weren't for its big brother, the Black Hole of White Canyon just upstream, this section of White Canyon would be high on every hikers list. The hike is excellent, starting out on open desert, and working up White Canyon as it quickly deepens. The colors, narrows, and striking walls leave an impression on the hiker.

The canyon does generally have a fair bit of wading and possible short swims. Do this one in warm weather. Motivated hikers can hike all the way up to the Black Hole exit (or beyond), but most will wander 3-4 hours round trip to the highway bridge and back. The section below the highway bridge is, in my opinion, the best section of White aside from the Black Hole.

Lower White Canyon
Lower White Canyon
Slot in Lower White Canyon
Slot in Lower White Canyon

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