Test your fitness and nerves in Moab’s red-rock slot canyons. This guided canyoneering trip—available as a short introduction or a full-day outing to Robbers Roost—combines rappelling, chimneying and technical down-climbs with expert instruction.
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You step off the 4x4 into a pocket of red sandstone where light slices narrow bands of shade and the canyon floor drops away into cool, shadowed corridors. The guide clips a helmet to your pack, lays out a rope, and points toward a tight slot where you'll chimney, chimney again, and downclimb a series of stepped drops.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–8 hours
Fitness Level
Be in good aerobic shape and have leg and core strength for scrambling, rappelling and carrying a daypack; prior climbing experience helps but is not required.
Wildlife
History
The region’s canyons sit on Navajo Sandstone carved by episodic floods; Indigenous groups including Ute and Paiute historically traversed this landscape and artifacts dot the wider region.
Conservation
Stick to established routes, avoid stepping on cryptobiotic soil, pack out all waste and follow Leave No Trace principles to protect fragile desert ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Moab Canyoneering Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate Heavily
Bring over a gallon of water or a large hydration bladder—guides warn that summer heat can make this physically demanding activity much harder.
Footwear Matters
Wear sturdy, closed-toe hiking shoes with good rubber soles for traction on slickrock and in wet potholes.
Sun Protection
Apply high-SPF sunscreen, bring sunglasses and a wide-brim hat; shade is limited in many approach sections.
Follow Rope Protocols
Listen to instructors for anchor and rappel commands—teamwork and clear communication keep you safe during technical sections.
Hydration reservoir or 2+ liters of water
Keeps you hydrated in hot, exposed desert conditions where water is limited.
summer
Sturdy hiking shoes or approach shoes
Provides traction on slickrock and protection during rope work and scrambles.
Gloves (lightweight climbing/rappel gloves)
Protect hands while handling ropes and when downclimbing rough rock.
Sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during long, exposed approaches and stops.
summer