Sand Wash (aka Red Cave) | East Zion

Canyoneering Sand Wash (aka Red Cave) - East Zion Canyoneering Sand Wash (aka Red Cave)

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Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
60° | na°
Sun Rain before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
52° | 47°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 0 to 9 mph.
58° | 38°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 38°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 39°
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RATING: 2A/B
SEASON: Any, hot in the summer
GEAR: A short rope may be helpful for beginners.
WATER: Generally a few shallow pools that can be avoided with some creativity.
FLASHFLOOD: Low/Moderate
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 60, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
60° | na°
Sun Rain before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
52° | 47°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 0 to 9 mph.
58° | 38°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 38°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 39°
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canyonfamily friendlybeginneraccess: high clearance
Amazing Red Cave - Sand Cave
Amazing Red Cave - Sand Cave
The amazing Red Cave - Sand Cave
The amazing Red Cave - Sand Cave
It seems the ownership of the land used to access Sand Wash has changed and it is now gated and signed no trespassing. In the comments, some have suggested alternative routes that avoid private land, but I have not tried them. Beta left below in case access opens again, but for now, you will need to find an alternate approach to avoid crossing private land.

If it weren't for the difficult access, Red Cave would be immensely popular. It is still popular as is, but the access deters many. The hike can be done as a loop, or each fork explored individually from the bottom. The loop hike can be brutally hot in the summer, but exploring up the bottom of each fork and returning is very do-able year around, and family friendly.

Staying dry Red Cave - Sand Cave
Staying dry Red Cave - Sand Cave
Great light Red Cave - Sand Cave
Great light Red Cave - Sand Cave

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