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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Overview

RATING: 2A/B

Thu

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

69 | 44

Fri

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

74 | 43

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

75 | 43

Sun

Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

61 | 44

Mon

A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

54 | 33

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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

Thu

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

69 | 44

Fri

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

74 | 43

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

75 | 43

Sun

Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61.

61 | 44

Mon

A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 9am and noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

54 | 33

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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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