Sunseed Canyon | Kane Creek

Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon - Kane Creek Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon

Kane Creek

Overview

Sat Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
98° | 64°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 65°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 66°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 66°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 100.
100° | 69°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in summer.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 60 m ( 197 ft. )
WATER: Generally avoidable.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Sat Sunny, with a high near 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
98° | 64°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 65°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 94.
94° | 66°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 95.
95° | 66°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 100.
100° | 69°
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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