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
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
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
Descent
Exit
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
This section lists general information and requirements for canyoneering in Capitol Reef National Park.
Permits
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:
- CRNP canyoneering permit information webpage: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/canyoneering.htm
- Other: http://www.americancanyoneers.org/access-capitol-reef/
Group-Size Limit:
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:
Any person recreating anywhere within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park is required to pay the current recreation fee designated for their individual or group type. Passes can be attained at the visitor center or online. Standard passes are good for seven consecutive days. Information on rates and online purchasing of passes available at https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Seasonal Closure
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.
Beta sites
BluuGnome.com : Wayne's Wonderland Canyon- RoadTripRyan.com : Wonderland Canyon
- Super Amazing Map
- Stav is Lost : Canyoneer Wonderland Canyon
