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Slot Canyons
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Directions to Zion National ParkFrom the North: Travel I-15 south, past Beaver. exit on Hwy 20. Follow US-89 to Mount Carmel Junction. Take SR-9 to Zion's east entrance.
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Non-Technical Slot Canyons in Zion ![]()
Zion Narrows - The granddaddy of slot canyons, the Zion Narrows, reveals over eighteen-million years of geological history in its caverns. The Zion Narrows is ranked by National Geographic list as the fifth best adventure in the US, they authors need to do Kolob Creek or Imlay or even an easier canyon like Pine Creek and they would know that no where surpasses Zion National Park!
Echo Canyon - This is an enchanting slot canyon hidden in the heart of Zion Canyon. When the slot canyon is dry it's a moderate hike with some bouldering, however don't expect to find dry conditions very often. When I found it dry was a summer after years of drought.
East Zion Slot Canyons
Outside Park Boundaries
Red Cave - This fantastic semi-technical slot canyon appears to be two separate canyons, but it is one with two forks; the upper and lower fork. No ropes are usually required, but someone in the group needs to have good climbing skills. This canyon is exceptionally photogenic.
Red Canyon - Expect to travel a deep sandy path to get there but it takes you right to the canyon door. The slot itself is an easy stroll. For a canyon that is so easy to explore it’s quite photogenic.
Mineral Gulch - This is a long day hike and the slot section is outstanding. To top it off there are arches, caves and petroglyphs. Rope skills are not usually required to get to the slot section.
Red Hollow - Located in Orderville, about 20 miles east of Zion is this short hike through a wonderful hollow ending at an impossibly narrow, but very short slot. When the water is running the waterfall is fantastic and the stemming is a blast. Rope skills are not required to get to this slot section.
Photo: Mary Cisneros in Telephone Canyon. Kip Marshall, the Bushwhacker, is beneath on the snow drift.
Grand Staircase Non-Technical Slot Canyons
Lick Wash - Lick Wash is an enjoyable slot canyon that families can enjoy together. The path has few elevation changes and the canyon walls offer shade and a host of cubby holes for kids to play in. This canyon has some nice photogenic areas. Rope skills are not required.
Willis Creek - Willis Creek is not far from Lick Wash. It is more photogenic and has a bubbling stream of water flowing through it. Rope skills are not required.
Bull Valley Gorge - This gorge is a gem in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument located near Lick Wash and Willis Creek. If water is present it can become a difficult canyon. Combine Bull Valley Gorge with Willis Creek for a wonderful 10-mile hike.
Beta: Coordinates and other trail and canyoneering information by Zion Park search and rescue veteran team member Bo Beck and zionnational-park.com author Mary Cisneros.
To post trip reports, offer corrections, updates, or for more information please visit the Zion National Park Forum
Suggested Gear: A sturdy pair of shoes are recommend to hike the trails in Zion National Park. Many quality shoes will help grip the rocks and prevent injury.
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East Zion Lodge
Vacation House
Group Lodging
East Zion Golf
East Zion RV Park
Vacation Packages
Mileage from
Mt. Carmel Jct.
Zion National Park 12
Bryce Canyon 60
Grand Canyon 85
Cedar Breaks 45
Grand Staircase 9
Dixie Forest 22
Sand Dunes 11
Coyote Butte 57
Red Canyon 47
Tuweep 90
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