Urban Cowboy | Cedar Mesa

Canyoneering Urban Cowboy - Cedar Mesa Canyoneering Urban Cowboy

Cedar Mesa

Overview

Tue A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
55° | 38°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 64.
64° | 38°
Thu Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 44°
Fri A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 34°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 29°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, no snow
RAPPELS: 3 to 20 m ( 66 ft. )
WATER: Generally little. No wetsuit needed.
FLASHFLOOD: High
Tue A slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
55° | 38°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 64.
64° | 38°
Thu Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 44°
Fri A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 34°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 29°
Looking up in the first slot section
Looking up in the first slot section

If it weren't for the rather lengthy approach, this would be a classic! How can such a great canyon be so far to get to? Such is life I suppose.

Urban Cowboy does have a long approach and exit. The exit is somewhat mitigated by being a great hike with an additional rappel. The approach? Well, I guess it's a case of eating your vegetables before getting desert.

To the canyon connoisseur, don't be deterred by the approach. This is a full day, but a beautiful and rewarding one. The canyon is short, but seldom visited, and offers a very remote feel. It is well suited to those wanting a long amble with a little bit of technical thrown in for good measure. The canyon should not hold much water, making it an excellent choice in the off seasons when it might be too cool to do canyons with much water in them.

The great first narrow section
The great first narrow section
Looking into the slot start
Looking into the slot start

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