Canyoneer Spry Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah

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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 at Pine Creek below Mount Spry. The hike begins by going up Zion's Upper Pine Creek, before dropping down into the canyon. The best season is spring or fall, or maybe early summer. You must get a backcountry permit to do this route. The National Park Service limits access to the canyon to 12 people a day. The Park holds a lottery for permits four months in advance. For more information on permit reservations, please see the Zion Permits website. 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 events. In many slot canyons, it can be miles before a safe exit or rescue is possible. Hikers should check conditions carefully and not rely on seeing the sky to judge the weather. If there is even a slight chance of rain, do not enter slot canyons.

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