Sunseed Canyon | Kane Creek

Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon - Kane Creek Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon

Kane Creek

Overview

Sun Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
74° | 36°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
80° | 48°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 53°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 56°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 47°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in summer.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 60 m ( 197 ft. )
WATER: Generally avoidable.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Sun Sunny, with a high near 74. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
74° | 36°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
80° | 48°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
84° | 53°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 56°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 47°
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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