Short Canyon

Short Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3B I (v2a2 I) Raps:‌0-1, max ↨20ft Metric Overall: 1-2h No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:4WD - High Clearance Rock type:Sandstone
Location:	37.7438, -110.2543
Condition Reports:	23 Apr 2025 "Canyon is completely dry.
Weather:
Best season:	Spring through Fall. winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States Utah Southeast Utah  Cedar Mesa

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Introduction

A fun little canyon that can be done without rope.

Descent

The 20 ft. optional rap (pictured) is somewhat exposed but fairly easy to stem down. One other challenging downclimb on/past a log but otherwise straightforward.

Beta sites

• RoadTripRyan.com  : Short Canyon
• Climb-Utah.com  : Short Canyon
• Super Amazing Map  : Short Canyon
• Climb-Utah.com  : Short Canyon - San Rafael Swell

Trip reports and media

• Candition.com  : Short Canyon

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Short Canyon

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

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