Orderville Canyon |

Zion East Side

Canyoneering Orderville Canyon - Zion East Side Canyoneering Orderville Canyon

Zion East Side

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RATING: 2/3B

Fri

Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 18 mph.

53 | 34

Sat

Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

50 | 36

Sun

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

42 | 32

Mon

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 27

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 55.

55 | 29

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SEASON: Late Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Wetsuit, 15 m ( 50 ft. ) rope, Harness
RAPPELS: 0+
WATER: Much in Lower Orderville
FLASHFLOOD: High

Fri

Partly sunny, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 6 to 18 mph.

53 | 34

Sat

Snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

50 | 36

Sun

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

42 | 32

Mon

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 27

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 55.

55 | 29

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Lower Orderville Canyon

Lower Orderville Canyon

Middle Orderville Canyon

Middle Orderville Canyon

Orderville is second only to the Narrows in my mind as far as adventurous and stunning canyon hikes in Zion. Though the upper 1/2 of this hike is open, and can be hot and dry, the second half is deep, dark, and sublime in its beauty. Its charm is not without obstacles, however, as cold water and a few drops add some spice to the day.

Many people do Orderville without a wetsuit. I cannot stress enough the value of a wetsuit in all but the very hottest (100+ degree) weather, and even then, you will be cold without one. The canyon is much more enjoyable when your not shivering and hurrying through it. My first time through in 2003, we didn't get to the water until late in the day... a cool fall day I might add. It was one of the coldest trips I've ever done.

Many people also do Orderville with no technical gear. There are several short drops that require high skill to negotiate safely. A 15 m ( 50 ft. ) rope and rappelling gear are required, though experienced hikers and canyoneers can get by with just the rope by hand-lining down the short drops and spotting each other on the down climbs.

Nice light in Middle Orderville Canyon

Nice light in Middle Orderville Canyon

Lower Orderville Canyon

Lower Orderville Canyon

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