Canyoneering trips descend technical canyon routes. Trips involve rappelling, down-climbing, stemming, and hiking through slot canyons. Wading or swimming but is possible on some trips depending on season and route. If you do not want to get wet request a dry trip.
Availability
4-5 hrs
Trip Time
4-5 hrs
Trip Distance
1-3 mi
Start Times
Time below indicates when you’ll be on the mountain and season availability. Start times are approximate.
Summer
AM: 7:00
PM: 2:00
Spring
Morning: 7:30am
Afternoon: 1:30pm
Fall
Morning: 7:30am
Afternoon: 1:30pm
Winter
Morning: 9:00am
Afternoon: 12:00pm
Canyon Locations
Half-Day Canyoneering trips take place in many different canyon routes. Starting location, canyon conditions, and season are factors in where your trip will go. Some trips offer multiple routes, others involve a single route.
Starting Locations
We pick up for all trips. Half-Day Canyoneering starts are available in:
- Springdale
- Zion National Park Campgrounds
- Hurricane
- La Verkin
- ZNP Eastside Lodging
- Mount Carmel Junction
Preparing for Your Trip
Equipment
We provide all equipment, helmets, harnesses, rappel devices, ropes. If necessary we provide backpacks, wetsuits, neoprene socks, and dry bags.
What To Bring
- Snacks
- Water – 1 to 2 liters for each participant/hot days will require more water, cool days less
- Sunblock
- Hat
- Camera – SLR or smaller/GoPro’s can be attached to our helmets with the GoPro headband
What To Wear
Dress appropriately for the season. Do not wear your favorite clothing items, canyons can be abrasive. Knee length shorts and T-shirts are commonly used during the hot months. Ultra short shorts, tank tops, and jeans are not recommended.
Footwear
To keep all route options available wear shoes that can get wet. Lightweight hiking shoes work best. Trail running, and street running shoes can work fine.
Pricing
| Participants | Half-Day Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 | $250 |
| 2 | $155 |
| 3 | $135 |
| 4 | $125 |
| 5 | $115 |
| 6+ | $110 |
We had so much fun on our trip. Eric was an amazing guide! The weather was perfect. It was truly a memorable family experience.