Lambs Knoll has to be one of the most visited canyoneering areas in the Zion region. The canyons here are short joints with a short approach. The easy access, location just outside the park boundary, and really scenic, though short, canyons have made this a very high-use area for local guide companies. On our first visit, a fall Saturday afternoon, there were 8-10 guide company vehicles in the parking lot.

I had put off visiting the area for years because I had heard the area was heavily used and the canyons were really short. After a backpacking trip nearby, however, we decided to check it out. It turned out to be the perfect place to practice skills with my daughter and build her canyon skills and confidence. Because it is heavily guided, all anchors we encountered were burly and well-placed for easy starts. The narrows, though short, were really fun and pretty.

I wouldn't recommend this to a hardcore canyoneer looking for a big adventure in a remote setting. If you are nearby and want easy access, great scenery, and a good setup to practice skills, it makes a great stop. My 9-year-old is already wanting to go back. It took us less than 2 hours at a very leisurely teaching pace.