U-Turn Canyon | Arches National Park

Canyoneering U-Turn Canyon - Arches National Park Canyoneering U-Turn Canyon

Arches National Park

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Sun A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
57° | 47°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
60° | 44°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 45°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 45°
Thu Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 45°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer
RAPPELS: 1-3 to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: None
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Sun A chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
57° | 47°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
60° | 44°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 45°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 45°
Thu Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 45°
View Full Forecast
canyonaccess: paved
UTurn Canyon
UTurn Canyon

U-Turn, perched high above Park Avenue provides a great adventure in Arches. The canyon in well suited to beginners, and provides unparalleled views of the park. This is a great route year around, but best done in the evenings during the hottest times of the year. The approach gully goes into the shade several hours before sunset, making evening approaches pleasant in the summer.

UTurn Canyon
UTurn Canyon

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Excellent video by Arches NPS, especially the tips and techniques on preventing rope grooves.

By: mesa_rn
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U-Turn Canyon Fall 2021

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U-Turn Canyon

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Canyoneering U - Turn Canyon

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