Canyoneering
U-Turn Canyon
Arches National Park
Overview
Mon
87°
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60°
Tue
86°
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60°
Wed
86°
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59°
Thu
86°
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Fri
86°
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RATING:
3A
LENGTH:
2-4 Hours (1.1 miles)
SEASON:
Any, hot in the summer
GEAR:
Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS:
1-3 to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER:
None
FLASHFLOOD:
Low
A permit is required for this trip. For permit information see this page.
Mon
87°
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60°
Tue
86°
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60°
Wed
86°
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59°
Thu
86°
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60°
Fri
86°
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60°
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.
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Photos
Videos
Excellent video by Arches NPS, especially the tips and techniques on preventing rope grooves.
U-Turn Canyon Fall 2021
U-Turn Canyon
Canyoneering U - Turn Canyon