North Wash Canyoneering 3 Day Trip

Requiring more stamina than our 1/2 Day Trips, our “advanced” loops are still suitable for people of all skill levels who are used to activity and will enjoy the exertion of scrambling, climbing, and hiking as well as the rope work of canyoneering.

You will spend 3 full days in the North Wash Area doing a myriad of fun skinny slot canyons and rappel-focused canyons.

For multi-day adventures, you can ride to the canyons and back with our guides each day from Moab, or opt to stay near Hanksville. Most of our guests choose Moab as their home base, enjoying the convenience of daily transport to and from the canyons with our shuttle service. If you're stoked to wake up right where the action is, camping or lodging near Hanksville is the way to go. We'll coordinate a meeting spot each day and bring you to the canyons, making it seamless to start your adventure.

No matter where you choose to bunk, we've got your logistics covered, so you can focus on the epic experiences ahead.

Duration

8 Hours/Day

Trip Overview

Duration: 8 hours a day
Drive from Moab: 1.5 hours each way
Maximum Guide to Client Ratio: 1:6
Season: March – October, temperatures permitting
Technical: Rappelling, hiking, stemming, scrambling, downclimbing, wading/swimming

Skill & Fitness Level

No canyoneering experience is required
Intermediate to advanced athletic skill level
Must be able to travel for 4 or 5 hours through a tight canyon system requiring stemming, chimneying, scrambling, and advanced hiking on steep grades (a full-body workout)
Must be able to swim through multiple potholes
Minimum Age: 8 years
Children must be mature enough to use reason and logic to mitigate their instinctual fear of backing over a cliff edge and also weigh enough (around 50 lbs.) to counter the mass of the rope they’ll need to push through their rappel device.

Provided

Sandwich for the 1st day
Snacks (granola bars, peanuts, etc)
All of the technical gear you will need for canyoneering
Transportation from our office to the route and back to our office each day

What to Wear

Closed-toed shoes such as running shoes or lightweight hiking shoes that you are comfortable possibly getting wet or dirty
No open-toed sandals, please
Clothes that are light-weight and loose fitting to allow you flexibility and freedom of movement
Clothes that are suitable for the season

What to Bring

Lunch Food for days 2 and 3
Nalgene or Camelbak for 3-4 liters of water per person
Sunscreen
Lip balm
Brimmed hat
Light long-sleeve shirt (for sun protection)
Sunglasses
Light rain gear
Camera
Extra snacks if you get hungry, are a growing teenager, or have dietary restrictions or allergies

FAQs

Do we camp overnight or drive to the North Wash every day?

The trips are designed to drive to the North Wash from Moab both days. However, you can opt to stay in Hanksville, UT (camp or hotel) overnight instead of driving from Moab to the North Wash.

How far is the North Wash from Moab?

The driving time from Moab to the North Wash is around 2 hours. The transportation cost is covered in the price of the trip.

Can I meet the guides where we start or do we have to ride together from Moab?

You have the option of meeting your guides in Hanksville, Utah. After booking your trip, please contact us and we can arrange meeting times and locations.

How tall are the rappells in the North Wash?

The North Wash has a variety of options to choose from and your group can opt for the adventure of your choice. Most of the rappels in the Irish Canyons are 60 feet or less.

North Wash Canyoneering Video

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