Shillelagh Canyon in the North Wash area in Utah has two frks - East and West. The canyon has bigger rappels and a much more open feel than most other North Wash area canyons. Upon finishing the left or East fork, once down canyon at the confluence with the left or West Fork, walk up the West fork canyon about 100 yards to where some easily climbed ledges appear....

Shinumo Wash is located on mile 29.5 on the Colorado River in Marble Canyon of Grand Canyon National Park. It is usually accessed by river rafters coming up canyon. Silver Grotto is an outstanding section of pools and polished walls tucked amongst high walls. To 11 mile climb down from the top requires lots of ropes for the repels and a few quite difficult downclimbs...

Soap Creek Trail is a 5 mile roundtrip hike located in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument near Lee's Ferry in Arizona. It's a primitive trail that follows Soap Creek Canyon to the Colorado River in Marble Canyon and Soap Creek Rapids. It is a difficult but popular hike among day hikers and fisherman due to the natural scenery and access to the Colorado River. Ropes w...

Canyoneering the South Fork of Choprock Canyon is a long and difficult canyon and has big difference of difficulty with how much water is present, and how cold the water is. In normal conditions, Choprock makes for a long and strenuous day, including many hours of swimming in cold water. Othertime it has been deadly. Make sure to read the articles on this one.

Spencer Slot Canyon is located in Escalante National Monument in Utah. The canyon is 4 miles long and can be entered via a side canyon and walking upstream to the end of the main fork WARNING: Slot canyons are particularly dangerous due to the risk of flash floods. Storms far away can send walls of water down the narrow canyons and hikers have been killed in such eve...

Spry Canyon is a fun and challenging slot canyon to explore. The canyon has easy access, 10-11 challenging rappels (longest 165 feet), a cold water swim and 95' mostly free hanging rappel finish - what else can you ask for? The canyon is 4.3 miles long and will take 6-8 hours to complete. Spry Canyon is located between Twin Brothers and The East Temple with a drop in...

From the Campground walk about 100 yards down the road to the parking trailhead. From the trail marker head up the west side of Crescent Canyon. The trail is fairly easy to follow. About 15 minutes from the trailhead, it enters a big lush green meadow. Follow the west side of the meadow to trail signs that cross the meadow. Once across the meadow, the trail begins cl...

The Susec canyon near Bovec, Slovenia is a great choice for first timers to canyoneering. Jumping the waterfalls and slides will raise your heart beat. Explore the hidden world of our valley from Susec canyon.

Tachevah Canyon is a lesser known canyon in the San Jacinto Canyons and has eluded many canyoneers due the strenuous and long approach required to descend the canyon. The highlight of this canyon is the last section which ends with a spectacular 500' multi-pitch drop called Dry Falls. A group of canyoneers in early 2016 completed the full route of Tachevah and reporte...

Hidden away on the park’s eastern boundary, beyond the cliffs that form the far wall of the Valley of Goblins, is a massive cavernous formation known as The Goblin’s Lair. Not truly a cavern, the “lair” is actually a beautiful slot canyon, the entrance of which has been sealed by rock fall. Depending on time of day, light may pour in through ce...

The Subway is a colloquial name for a uniquely-shaped slot canyon in Zion National Park. The Subway is so named for its tube-like, undercut slot canyons. This segment of canyon is less than a quarter-mile in length, but long approach and exit hikes are necessary for access. Left Fork (Subway) Bottom-Up Hiking Route: This is a very strenuous 9-mile round-trip hike ...

The Upper Black Boxes can be deadly and should only be attempted by experienced hikers. This route includes miles of wading and swimming through San Rafael River gorge with walls 400 feet high and 25 feet wide in places.

Water Canyon is a great little technical canyon just north of the twin towns of Hildale and Colorado City, either side of the Utah-Arizona border and a short way south of Zion National Park. This slots has a little of everything canyoneers love including big drops, narrow slots, swimming pools, and an interesting pothole. Water Canyon is a popular place to learn or pr...

For the ultimate adventure near Split, gear up and explore the river rapids, waterfalls, and underground tunnels of the Cetina River Canyon.

Zero Gravity Canyon (Zero G) is a nice little slot canyon located in the San Rafeal Swell in Utah between I-70 and Hanksville. It offers a great canyoneering experience with tight squeezes, keepers, swimming and repelling (biggest rapel 15 m (50 ft)). There are several natural bridges also in the canyon. One of the final squeezes is very tight! Larger guys should not...