Wonderland Canyon
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| | Difficulty:4B III (v4a2 III) Raps:4, max ↨210ft
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| Condition Reports: | 19 Apr 2025
"Fun canyon! Approach took a solid two hours, no major routefinding issues.. It had snowed and rained hard the day before, but pools were mostly ha |
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| Best season: | Spring; Summer; Fall
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38.2689, -111.1910
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Introduction[edit]
Wayne's Wonderland was the original name for Capitol Reef National Park prior to it's designation as a monument in 1937, and then reclassified a National Park by Congress in 1971 under Richard Nixon.
Wonderland canyon is a technically challenging enjoyable day with many down climbs, potential swimming, many natural anchor problems, and big rappels.
Getting There[edit]
Wonderland Canyon is accessed off of HWY 24. Park at the Grand Wash Trailhead off of HWY 24 or just down the road a bit on the shoulder.
Approach[edit]
Descent[edit]
Exit[edit]
The last rap drops you into the wash which you hike for about 5-10 minutes until you reach the highway. It is the shortest of exits you could ask for.
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. A separate permit is required for each canyoneering route. Currently, there is no quota limit nor permit cost, though that is likely to change at some point in the future. 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] using the following format:
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):
If you plan to camp overnight as part of a canyoneering trip, you are required to obtain a free backcountry permit, available at the visitor center.
Additional Access Information:[edit]
- CRNP canyoneering permit information webpage: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/canyoneering.htm
- Other: http://www.americancanyoneers.org/access-capitol-reef/
Group-Size Limit:[edit]
Canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people for this Canyon.
Groups larger than 8 or 12 sharing the same affiliation (school, church, club, scout group, family, friends, etc., or combination thereof) 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.
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.htm
Beta sites[edit]
BluuGnome.com : Wayne's Wonderland Canyon- RoadTripRyan.com : Wonderland Canyon
- Super Amazing Map
- Stav is Lost : Canyoneer Wonderland Canyon
