Shinob Canyon (Na-gah Fork)

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Shinob Canyon (Na-gah Fork) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Na Gah Canyon. For other features with similar names, see Shinob Canyon (disambiguation)
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Difficulty:‌3B I (v3a2 I)
Raps:‌3, max ↨155ft
Metric
Overall:3-5h ⟷2.3mi
Red Tape:‌Permit required
Shuttle:‌None
Vehicle:Passenger
Location:
Condition Reports:
27 Sep 2024

"Super fun day with a bit of teaching and lots of bonus rappels.. This is my first canyon with natural anchors and seeing (& hearing) about a fiddl

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Introduction[edit]

NOTICE: The park imposes a seasonal closure on Shinob Canyon and all of its forks in order to protect sensitive resources and wildlife. The closure typically runs from April 1 to August 31.

Check with the park service for current closure information: https://home.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Approach[edit]

Descent[edit]

  • R1: 60ft - Anchored from two bolts. Drops into a pool that could get up to waist deep.
  • R2: 35ft - Anchored from two bolts
  • R3: 155ft - Anchored from two bolts

Exit[edit]

Red tape[edit]

Permits[edit]

A permit is required for any and all canyoneering within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park. Permits have a group-size limit that varies depending on the canyon or route and a separate permit is required for each canyoneering route. Currently, there is no quota limitation nor a permit cost, though that is likely to change at some point in the future. Canyoneering Permits can be obtained onsite through a self-serve kiosk located just outside of the visitor center or by sending and email to [email protected] (see format below). If you plan to camp overnight as part of a canyoneering trip, you are required to obtain a free backcountry permit, available from the rangers at the visitor center only.

Subject: Name of canyoneering route and date you will be canyoneering.

Email Body: Date of visit (single day only): Canyoneering route (single route only): Number of people: Vehicle location: Number of motorized vehicles: Vehicle description(s):

Additional Access Information:[edit]

Group-Size Limit:[edit]

For the protection of park resources, canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people per group in all technical canyons, with some exceptions for certain routes in the Fruita area which are listed below and allow 12 people per group. A canyoneering group shall not exceed the determined number of people (as mentioned) sharing the same affiliation (school, church, club, scout group, family, friends, etc., or combination thereof) in the same canyon, drainage, general area or the same route on the same day. Groups larger than 8 or 12 sharing the same affiliation may divide into groups smaller than 8 or 12, provided they do not occupy the same canyon, drainage, general area or the same route on the same day.

Canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 12 people for the following:

  • Cassidy Arch Canyon
  • Wives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
  • Old School
  • Beaver Bay
  • Na-Gah
  • Arch Nemesis

Park Entrance Fee:[edit]

The Scenic drive is the only area of Capitol Reef where an entry fee or park pass is required. Passes can be attained at the visitor center or at a self-pay kiosk at the start of the scenic drive. Fees are good for seven days and can be found here: http://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/fees.ht

Seasonal Closure[edit]

The following canyons and routes close seasonally each year, effective April 1 through August 31, for the protection of sensitive natural resources

  • The heads of Burro Wash and Fivemile Wash continuing east two miles (top-down routes).
  • Shinob Canyon and any route descending into Shinob including, Na-gah, Nighthawk, and Timpie.

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Credits

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

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