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Discover the thrill of Chamisa Canyon in Moab – a unique walking tour through dramatic sandstone walls with wading, scrambling, and optional rappelling. Ready for your summer adventure?
Discover the thrill of Chamisa Canyon in Moab – a unique walking tour through dramatic sandstone walls with wading, scrambling, and optional rappelling. Ready for your summer adventure?
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Operated by Red River Adventures · Moab, Utah
Chamisa Canyon, also known as Entrajo Canyon, offers an exhilarating walking tour deep in the heart of Moab, Utah. This 2.5-mile adventure is treasured for its dramatic sandstone walls, narrow passageways, and water-carved features that create an unforgettable escape for outdoor enthusiasts. The route combines technical hiking with easy scrambling, and those looking for an extra thrill can attempt optional rappels that add adventure to the journey. Perfect for hot summer days, the canyon’s cool pools and sections of wading and swimming provide refreshing relief along the way. Whether you’re an experienced hiker or a nature lover seeking unique landscapes, Chamisa Canyon delivers a rare blend of rugged charm and refreshing waterways. Supported by Red River Adventures, you’re guided safely through this pristine environment, learning about the geology and natural forces that shaped the canyon. The peacefulness of the slot canyon contrasts beautifully with the vibrant energy of Moab’s red rock surroundings, making every step a chance to connect with nature’s art. Prepare for a physically engaging experience that rewards with spectacular views and a sense of discovery only found in Utah’s iconic canyons.
challenging.
3–5 hours.
Good physical fitness is recommended due to technical hiking, wading, and optional rappelling sections.
No prior canyoneering is needed; the guided tour ensures safety and instruction, although a basic comfort with scrambling is helpful.
Wading and swimming are mostly in shallow pools, suitable for most participants, but be prepared to get wet.
Bring sturdy water shoes, water, sun protection, and a change of clothes for after the hike.
Yes, rappelling is optional and guided staff will assist those who choose to participate.
This tour is generally recommended for adults and teens with good physical condition; younger children may find it too challenging.
Morning departures are best to avoid midday heat and to enjoy cooler water temperatures.
Chamisa Canyon was formed over millions of years through water erosion, creating narrow slot canyons valued by local Native American tribes for shelter.
Visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to protect the fragile desert ecosystem and minimize human impact.
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.
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