Ghost Rider Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A I (v3a1 I) Raps:3, max ↨80ft
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| Condition Reports: | 20 Sep 2025
"Fun short canyon. Super short drive and good way to kill some time if camping in the gorge. Would be better to couple with nearby canyons. |
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| Best season: | Oct-Apr (avg for this region)
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36.9739, -113.7987
36.9735, -113.7982
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Introduction[edit]
Great little canyon in the Virgin River Gorge area! Makes a nice day of Canyoneering in combination with Cherry Canyon.
Approach[edit]
Coming from Las Vegas: Take the I-15 North and exit "Cedar Pocket" (Virgin River Gorge Recreation Area, Exit 18). Make a left (north) and start driving up the dirt road. Low clearance vehicles can drive to the trailhead with mindful driving. After approximately 10-15min (~1.7 miles) there is a large signed parking area for ‘Cedar Pocket Wash Trailhead.’ The canyon drop in is ~300 yards/meters north of the large signed parking area on the right (east).
Descent[edit]
The canyon has two 10-15’ down climbs followed by 3 rappels. The second rappel is the tallest and most scenic. All 3 rappels are bolted with chains. Rap 1: 40' bolts canyon right. Rap 2: 80' bolts canyon right. Rap 3: 30' bolt(s) canyon right.
Exit[edit]
After the last rappel follow the canyon down until you see a small foot path on the right. It zigzags up the hill (be careful to stay on the path and not destroy the cryptobiotic soil). The trail winds uphill, along the cliff and opens up a great view of the 2nd rappel. Shortly after that the trail will meet the road and you will see your car.
(You can also stay in the canyon for another ~600 meters past the exit(s) on canyon right and walk down to a short shallow narrows section. Return back up canyon to the previously noted exits)
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Trip reports and media[edit]
YouTube.com: Gerald Murphy, Ghost Rider Canyon
- YouTube.com: Richard Pattison, Ghost Rider Canyon movie