Sunseed Canyon | Kane Creek

Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon - Kane Creek Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon

Kane Creek

Overview

Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
93° | 72°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
94° | 62°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
93° | 65°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 63°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 60°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in summer.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 60 m ( 197 ft. )
WATER: Generally avoidable.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
93° | 72°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
94° | 62°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
93° | 65°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 63°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 60°
The old (closed) jeep road on the approach.
The old (closed) jeep road on the approach.

Sunseed Canyon has the same initial approach as Moonflower Canyon but then takes a different and more lengthy descent route back to Kane Creek. The canyon is mostly a wide meandering canyon that passes around fins and domes before closing down very briefly and plummeting just over 65 m ( 214 ft. ). The final section and exit, though short, are quite beautiful.

Though a similar approach to its neighbor Moonflower Canyon, Sunseed Canyon is a step up in difficulty. Expect difficult navigation (GPS required), tricky downclimbs, and some moderate rope work to safely descend the final big drop. I would recommend this for intermediate or better canyoners. Beginners may feel a bit overwhelmed in this canyon.

Stunning views on the exit hike.
Stunning views on the exit hike.

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