Kanarra Creek slot canyon hiking on BLM land near Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah
Description: Kanarra Creek offers a fun slot canyon hike in a very photogenic canyon just outside the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park. Access is easy, the hike is relatively short and the route can be customized to keep it easy or make it a little challenging. The challenge comes from two waterfalls that block upstream travel through the narrow slot. Water flows here year-round and hikers must wade the stream in many places. The hike to the base of the first waterfall is short and easy. If you want moderate challenge then climb the falls and continue up the canyon. Tree limbs and ropes will probably be in place to allow hikers to clear the falls without technical climbing gear. But the limbs and ropes will deteriorate over time - test them before risking your life. If those things are not available then it would be very difficult to climb past the falls. Trailhead This canyon is located just east of the town of Kanarraville, just south of Cedar City. Exit I-15 and drive to the center of the small town. Follow 100 North as it winds east, becomes 250 North and enters the mouth of the canyon. Limited parking is available at the end of the dirt road near the stream - you may have to backtrack to find a parking spot and then hike down the road to the streambed. Just hike up the canyon, following trails above the stream when possible and then wading up the stream where that is the only option. (In the heat of summer you may want to spend more time in the water, but hiking is much easier if you can follow a dry trail.)
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Location: Kanarraville near Cedar City, Utah
Photo credit: © Dimitry Bobroff / Alamy / Afripics
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