Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) | Zion East Side

Canyoneering Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) - Zion East Side Canyoneering Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon)

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Overview

Thu Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
92° | 61°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 1 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
89° | 62°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 62°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Sunny, with a high near 83.
83° | 61°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 53°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in summer
RAPPELS: 0-3+ to 25 m ( 83 ft. ) depeding on anchor location
WATER: Generally none.
FLASHFLOOD: Low/Moderate
Thu Sunny. High near 92, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. Northwest wind 3 to 9 mph.
92° | 61°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 1 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
89° | 62°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 62°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Sunny, with a high near 83.
83° | 61°
Mon A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 53°
End of canyon - Dianas Throne
End of canyon - Dianas Throne
Lucy admiring the view - Dianas Throne
Lucy admiring the view - Dianas Throne

Diana's Throne (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) is a great beginning canyoneer experience. All obstacles can be hiked around, with a little work, reducing the commitment level. The canyon itself is charming, with a short approach, and some very colorful passages. This is not a canyon hardcore canyoneers would likely enjoy, but for beginners, families, or those wanting a short adventure, it fits the bill very well. Several of the passages are well sculpted and colorful, be sure to bring a camera along.

Note: The canyon is also often done as a hike. Hikers can see most of the canyon, but canyoneers will likely enjoy the canyon more, as the bypasses around the obstacles are not particularly enjoyable. Both options are described.
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne

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