U-Turn Canyon | Arches National Park

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

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Overview

Tue A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
84° | 63°
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
84° | 62°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 62°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 60°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 83.
83° | 58°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer
RAPPELS: 1-3 to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: None
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Tue A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
84° | 63°
Wed A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
84° | 62°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms likely before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 62°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 60°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 83.
83° | 58°
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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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