We have two overnight canyoneering expeditions you can choose from. Our Blue John canyon system and the High Spur canyon system. Both are challenging, but rewarding! 

Trip Details

DURATION: Overnight

Blue John Canyon System 

A moderately difficult, physically demanding canyon system named after John Griffith, a horsethief and outlaw with one blue eye and one brown eye. 

Located in Robbers Roost country, southwest of Horseshoe Canyon, Blue John is known for its beautiful deep narrows and technical canyoneering. One could expect a fun but intense physical day. 

We begin our hike by walking into the wash below the campsite, crossing Granary Spring water trough, and over a saddle to the East Fork. Guests can expect multiple downclimbs and two rappels (50 and 25 feet) before exploring the slot. After exiting the narrows section, expect to hike a couple miles through a thick sandy wash before turning west into the Main Fork. From there, a short walk south brings guests to the exit, which consists of climbing 100 vertical feet (class 5.5) over 70 yards. This can be a strenuous exit, challenging yet rewarding. 

Once out of the canyon system, guests can expect an easy hike back to the campground. The Blue John system occasionally contains water in pot holes, and is great for spring and fall hiking.

If choosing the Blue John Canyon, there are two routes you’ll choose from: 

Little Blue John: A fun beginner-friendly route, with scenic otherworldly narrows and four rappels ranging from 20 to 60 feet.

Lower Blue John: Nicknamed ‘The Gauntlet’, this route is an excellent and scenic way to exit the Blue John slot system, with one 65 foot rappel and a hike up beautiful Horseshoe Canyon. 

High Spur Canyon System 

A fun, obstacle course like canyon, located north-west of the Maze in Robbers Roost country. 

The High Spur, often compared to Antelope canyon, is known for its beautifully sculpted Navajo sandstone slots. Guests will hike from the parking area to the top of the wash, before making a couple of simple downclimbs. As narrows twist and turn, you’ll stem a corkscrew, down-climb slots and possibly swim through large pot holes while venturing deeper into the canyon. Water levels can vary depending on the season. A 30 foot chimney climb and shallow rappel brings guests to the lower sections where dark slots provide amazing photographic opportunities. The final rappel is a thrilling 80 foot free hang into the lower section of the canyon. Before exiting the canyon, guests can expect a hike to the final climb, a 15 foot semi-exposed slab. 

Important Note for Adventurers: There is a 60lb minimum and no alternate to rappelling. Everyone must be willing to complete the rappels once the trip departs.