U-Turn Canyon | Arches National Park

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

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Thu Patchy smoke between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
100° | 71°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
97° | 70°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
98° | 69°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 99.
99° | 70°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
97° | 69°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer
RAPPELS: 1-3 to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: None
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Thu Patchy smoke between 8am and 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
100° | 71°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
97° | 70°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 98.
98° | 69°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 99.
99° | 70°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
97° | 69°
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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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