Moonflower Canyon

Moonflower Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:‌1-2, max ↨220ft Metric Overall: 2-4h  ⟷3.2mi Approach:  ↑1000ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:Sandstone
Location:	38.5541, -109.5794
Condition Reports:	22 Mar 2025 "All bolts and anchors were present and in good condition, including the first bolt, to avoid the first pothole. Both rappels were exactly the length o
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Regions:	North America United States Utah Moab Kane Creek Road

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Introduction

How many Grade I canyons do you find two 200 foot rappels, one with a 185 foot free-hang overlooking the Colorado River reflecting the cliffs behind it and the other about an 80 foot free-hang, on the approach stunning views to the East of the La Sals, the entire town of Moab laid out below you with the buttes of Arches NP to the north, and an easy approach and even easier exit.

Descent

See condition reports for important information regarding rappel lengths. Note that during an initial descent by the Moab guidebook author pre-dating the bolts, a marginal deadman anchor was used at the final lip, with some excitement as the 200-foot-rope tails were 2 feet off the ground and the drop unknown. The current bolt anchors may be positioned differently such that a longer rope or extension is warranted.

Exit

There is a descent trail to the left after the 200 ft rappel.

Red tape

Canyoneering book recommends not rappelling into Moonflower Canyon after the 200ft rappel since you'd be rappelling onto campsites. Indeed I found no slings in this area and walked off instead. This might no longer be an issue as the campsites are being relocated Spring 2017.

Beta sites

• Climb-Utah.com : Moonflower Canyon - Moab
• Moab Canyoneering Book by Derek A. Wolfe : Moonflower Canyon
• RoadTripRyan.com : Moonflower Canyon
• Climb-Utah.com : Moonflower Canyon - Moab

Trip reports and media

• Candition.com :

Credits

Moonflower Canyon

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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