Canyon Exploration

Canyoneering trips provide access to remote terrain that most Zion National Park visitors are not able to experience on their own. These adventures combine rappelling, hiking, down climbing, and in some cases wading or swimming.

Canyoneering trips

Half Day Canyoneering

Perfect trip for visitors looking for an introductory canyoneering experience.
  • 4 Hours
  • Easy – Moderate +
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Full Day Canyoneering

Full Day trips are for visitors looking for a more extensive canyoneering experience.
  • 7 Hours
  • Moderate – Difficult

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High Adventure Canyon

This high intensity trip offers the challenge of longer routes and bigger rappels.
  • 8+ Hours
  • Difficult

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Rappelling in Water Fall near Zion National Park.

South Fork Oak Creek + Via Ferrata

Difficult and committing canyon with extremely steep terrain.
  • 8 + Hours
  • Difficult

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Canyoneering in the South Fork of Oak Creek Canyon. AKA Eye of the Needle.

North Fork Oak Creek + Via Ferrata

Difficult and committing canyon with extremely steep terrain.
  • 7 hours
  • Difficult

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Young Girl rappelling in Yankee Doodle Canyon.

Half Day Family Canyon

Family canyoneering adventure. Rappelling, hiking, canyon exploration.
  • 4 Hours
  • Easy – Moderate +
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Canyon Locations

Our trips take place in many different canyons based on conditions, season, starting location, and preferences. Request a specific canyon or choose the best route with your guide on the day of your trip. We provide the best selection of canyoneering routes in the Zion area.

FAQ

How difficult is canyoneering

Most of our guests are first-timers. While the rappelling sections are exciting and often a completely new experience, they are generally less physically demanding than the uphill hiking and scrambling portions of the trip. Half day and full day trips offer the most flexibility in terms of matching abilities to canyon route. Our style prioritizes covering ground efficiently, with the flexibility to scale back to match participant abilities.

How Many Rappels Will We Do?

The number and height of rappels vary by canyon route. If you’re looking for a rappel-heavy experience, let us know and we’ll add a note to your reservation.

  • Half-Day: 3 – 6 rappels up to 140ft.
  • Full-Day: 6 - 8+ rappels up to 140ft.
  • High Adventure: 8 - 10 rappels up to 180.
  • Oak Creek: 5 - 7 up to 200ft.
Will We Get Wet?

Half-Day and Full Day trips are more often dry but all canyoneering routes have the potential to involve water. We can add a note to your trip if there are water preferences and your guide talk with you prior to going to any wet canyon. 

Are We in a Group with Others?

No, our trips are private with your guide and vehicle.

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