Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah

Posted By admin On 18/07/22

Skutumpah Road accesses two nice slot canyon hikes and a wrecked pickup abandoned in a crevice. There are a few distant scenic views, but the trail is really only about the slot canyons. Of course it also accesses ranches and cabin sites. Zebra Slot Canyon is located off of Hole in the Rock Road, near Escalante, UT.The hike is only 2 miles in, and the best section of the striped walls only lasts for about 100 ft. Getting to the slot is quite easy, as it meanders through Juniper & Sage brush, cuts through a beautiful red rock canyon, then open up as you walk through the sandy dry wash, and eventually leads to the iconic striped.

  1. Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah Rv Parks
  2. Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah National Park
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Other Nearby Slot Canyons – deep, narrow and twisted passages through rock – exist in various areas near Moab and we run 3/4 Day, Full Day and Multi-Day Trips through some of these amazing routes. Getting to these areas requires a 1.25 to 2 hour drive from Moab, depending on the location. Little Wild Horse Canyon is a geological wonder. You must see it in person. For 3.6 miles one way, hikers can navigate through the southern Utah canyon with three distinct narrow sections. All of the canyon is considered narrow based on common definitions, but the slots will have people shouting, 'Holy cow!

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LENGTH:6.5-8+ hours (highly variable depending on fitness and experience)

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GEAR:Standard Technical Gear
WATER:Generally one short shallow pool near the end. No wetsuit recommended except in cold conditions.

Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah Rv Parks

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The second rappel into the first deep slot section.

Slot Canyon Hikes Near Moab Utah National Park

SGR Canyon, aka S#@! Got Real Canyon, is a very different type of canyon than any other canyon I have done in Moab. The canyon is a physical day of elevation gain, route finding, high stemming, and rappels, very unique for Moab.

Of the people that I know who have done it, comments have ranged from 'amazing!' to 'meh.'. I would lean more toward the 'amazing!' side of the spectrum. Though the actual canyon sections are short, they are unique, beautiful, and well worth the effort to visit.

Given the length of the day, do this one in spring or fall when temperatures are more moderate. It would be unbearably hot in the summer, and snow or ice on the approach in the winter will make reaching the canyon difficult or impossible. Primitive camping in the area is excellent.

Warning: All members of the party should be fit, advanced canyoneers. There is no safe way to protect a high stemming section (80+ feet off the canyon floor). This is a very dangerous canyon for those not confident in their high stemming abilities. If you are unsure what is meant by the term high stemming, this is not the canyon for you.
Due to the logistics of the stemming/rappels, small groups size recommended.
Note: Times vary greatly for the canyon. I would recommend an early start to help ensure success. Many groups take 6-8+ hours. The 3 in our group were all fast hikers and technically experienced. The approach took us 2 hours, the canyon a bit under 2 hours, and the exit a bit under an hour. Throw in a few breaks and we were about 5.5 hours trailhead to trailhead. I would say that would be considered a pretty fast pace. Most fit and experienced groups should be in the 6-8 hour range.

Mike and Jake heading up the approach gully.

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