Located in the Kolob Terrace area of Zions National Park, this popular and classic route offers an adventurous day through beautiful and amazing scenery. Begin at the Wildcat Canyon trailhead and arrange a pickup or shuttle vehicle at the Left Fork Trailhead. It offers 4 rappels, several short swims and some narrow slots. The canyon is unique and something you will never forget. Bring full technical gear and plan on a long full day. A permit is required and should be obtained a few months in advance. Group size is limited to 12.

Pine Creek Canyon is a classic route in Zion National Park. Permits sell out on busy summer weekends so prepare in advance. It offers a short technical section that is fun and picture worthy. With little light, the conditions change throughout the day and mid day trips are best. Water levels can vary depending on weather and the time of year so check conditions ahead of time. Wetsuits are needed even during hot weather when water is present. There are 5 rappels with the longest being 100 ft. Bring full technical gear. Leave a vehicle at the exit or arrange for a ride in advance.

This loop route begins in Baptist Draw and is wide-open. It slowly narrows requiring a few rappels before intersecting with Upper Chute Canyon. Upper Chute Canyon is twisty and deep with walls the tower several feet above. There is a possibility of a wade or two depending on time of year and recent weather.

Peek-A-Boo Gulch offers a taste of canyoneering down a short slot canyon. It is in a spectacular setting and offers amazing colors and a double natural bridge. Easy and perfect for families, but requires some scrambling and navigating narrow twists and turns, which the will kids love. Visitors often combine this route with the neighbor Spooky Gulch and Brimstone Gulch, which also offer non-technical slot canyon experiences.

One of the best non-technical slots in the Grand Staircase-Escalante area, Brimstone Gulch is a maze of narrow slots. No technical gear is required but there is scrambling and navigating narrow twists. Bring little gear and if possible do not take packs once you reach the slot. Wear long sleeves, pants and bring gloves. Temps will get cooler as you get deeper into the slot. Many people combine this route with the neighbor canyon Spooky and Peek-A-Boo.

Fantastic canyon. Starts with a 150' rappel off the arch. Then follows with 7 more rappels ranging from 120' to 20'.

This is a spectacular but long outing through the longest slot canyon on earth. Although it is possible to do this as a day hike it is more commonly experienced as an overnighter making it necessary to obtain a permit from the BLM; day use and dog fees also apply. Although long rappels are not present in the canyon a forty-foot handline should be carried. Be prepared for some long ankle to knee deep wading and the occasional swim through cold water; bring dry-bags. Egress from the canyon is achieved by walking up Paria Canyon to the White House Trailhead were you should have a shuttle vehicle waiting. Check and heed weather reports, as being caught in a flood here would be fatal. All waste must be carried out.

Located above Lake Powell, this deep and dark slot canyon offers an exciting adventure. Expect water present year-round, with long, cold, forced swims and lots of wading. A wet suit should be worn almost all year except during extreme heat. The scenery is awesome and ropes are not necessary but always good to have with water conditions changing.

Located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante area, Spooky Gulch offers a very narrow slot canyon that is non-technical and fun for all ages to explore. There is a bit of scrambling and some very tight squeezes. Not recommended for large people. Light becomes low and you’ll see where the name “spooky” comes from. A Class 3 move is required near the end but many decide to turn back here. This route is often combined with the neighbor canyons, Peek-A-Boo and Brimstone Gulch.

Lodge Canyon exits at the Zion Lodge, which is where it is derived. The approach is long with a short technical section that is challenging because of the possibility of ropes getting stuck. There are some fun side trips to a cave that are popular. Plan on 6 rappels that are packed within a 500 ft. range near the very end; the longest rappel is 200 ft. Be cautious when setting up raps 4,5 and 6, watching for possible pinch points to avoid getting ropes stuck. Bringing an extra rope is advised along with lots of webbing and rings. Anchors are a mix of bolted and natural.