Discover the thrill of Chamisa Canyon’s water-carved slot walls in Moab, Utah. This 2.5-mile walking tour offers technical hiking, scrambling, and cool wading adventures.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for hikers with moderate fitness who are comfortable with scrambling, wading, and optional rappelling.
Wildlife
History
Chamisa Canyon lies within ancestral lands historically used by the Ancestral Puebloans for hunting and gathering.
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to protect the fragile slot canyon environment and sandstone formations.
Red River Adventures
Discover the thrill of Chamisa Canyon’s water-carved slot walls in Moab, Utah. This 2.5-mile walking tour offers technical hiking, scrambling, and cool wading adventures.
Red River Adventures is a Moab, Utah–based outfitter featured on The Adventure Collective that specializes in guided canyoneering, rock climbing, rafting, and instructional courses. The company leads distinct Moab canyoneering trips such as Morning Glory (Ephedra’s Grotto), a roughly 3-mile route with guided rappels of about 90 feet into a sandstone chamber and 120 feet near Morning Glory Arch, and Chamisa Canyon (Entrajo Canyon), a water-carved slot canyon of roughly 2.5 miles with wading, scrambling, optional rappels, and summer swimming.
Guided rock climbing offerings include private one-day guided rock climbing with AMGA-certified instructors, multi-pitch climbing instruction, classic introductory and advanced tours, Crack Camp programs, and iconic climbs such as Castleton Tower and Indian Creek. Instructional and professional development courses listed include AMGA SPI exam and course offerings, AIARE avalanche courses, avalanche rescue, and backcountry mentorship.
Red River Adventures also lists ice climbing programs (half-day to multi-pitch and full-day), backcountry ski and heli-ski options, international trips such as Ski Hokkaido and Ski - Chamonix, and river options including Moab half-day rafting and a full-day Fisher Towers rafting trip. All trip descriptions indicate guided experiences and technical elements appropriate to the route.
Prospective participants should review specific trip summaries for distance, technical difficulty, and equipment requirements. Trip choices cover day trips, full-day guided adventures, multi-day instruction, certification exams, and specialty international offerings. Several canyoneering and climbing routes are described as guided by experts, and trip pages list mileage, rappel heights, technical grades, and water exposure where applicable for accurate trip planning. Online.
Base Location
Moab, Utah
Central to iconic canyons and climbs
Tours Offered
42+
Canyoneering, climbing, rafting, courses
Professional Courses
AMGA & AIARE
SPI exams and AIARE education listed
Trip Formats
Half-day to multi-day
Day trips, full-day, certification courses
Check trip pages for availability, technical details, and certification course dates — book canyoneering, climbing, rafting, and instructional programs in Moab today.
Wear sturdy water shoes
The route involves wading through pools and scrambling over slippery rock, so protective shoes are essential.
Carry plenty of water
Even though you’re swimming and wading, staying hydrated is critical in the dry Utah desert climate.
Use sunscreen and wear sun protection
Open canyon sections mean strong sun exposure, so bring sunscreen, a hat, and UV-protective clothing.
Be prepared for rappelling
Optional rappels require comfort with basic technical skills and following guide instructions closely.
Water shoes
Protects feet while wading through water and scrambling on slippery rocks.
summer
Helmet
Important for safety during technical sections and rappelling.
Quick-dry clothing
Keeps you comfortable when wet and helps regulate temperature.
summer
Hydration pack or water bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout this physically demanding hike.
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