From Moab or Hanksville: North Wash Slot Canyon Experience

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Explore the more remote, narrow, and deep canyons of Southern Utah on this private canyoneering adventure. Choose a canyon of your choice based on your experience then rappel, chimney, and more down the canyon with a professional guide.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    7 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Wander through narrow red-rock canyons that have been carved by water over thousands of years
    • Learn canyoneering techniques necessary to safely descend slot canyons
    • Chimney, stem, down-climb, and rappel through narrow passages with the help of your professional and experienced guide
    • Explore canyons that are rarely visited and off the beaten path
  • Full description
    Get a great introduction to narrow, technical slot canyoneering on this private adventure in the Irish and North Wash Slot Canyons. Spend the day learning techniques for descending these narrow spaces with a professional guide, then make your way down through a canyon of your choosing, depending on the abilities, experience, and goals of your group.

    After meeting your expert guide in Moab or Hanksville, head to the trailhead (2.5 hours from Moab; 30 minutes from Hanksville). Begin your hike over ancient sand dunes and, as you gain elevation, enjoy views of the Henry Mountains. Once you reach the head of the canyon, don the necessary canyoneering gear provided with your tour including a harness, helmet, kneepads, and gloves.

    From here, learn how to rappel, chimney, stem, and down-climb through numerous narrow sections. Encounter many obstacles on your way and overcome them with the help of your experienced and patient guide. Once through the canyon, take a short walk back to the...  more
  • Includes
    • Private tour
      Professional guide
      Transportation to and from the canyon
      All necessary canyoneering gear
  • Exclude
    • Gratuities
      Lunch