Medieval Chamber

Located just outside Moab, Utah, Desert Highlights invites adventurers into the rugged heart of the region’s iconic red rock landscape. The Medieval Chamber trip offers a private half-day adventure featuring dramatic rappels and scenic hiking through sandstone canyons that define this high desert playground. Moab’s environment is famous for towering arches, slickrock, and deep canyons carved by millennia of wind and water—in short, perfect terrain for those craving hands-on, immersive canyon adventures.

The trip centers around the Medieval Chamber itself, a deep vertical shaft etched into smooth sandstone walls. From the edge, the rappel looks intimidating—an eerie drop into darkness where daylight fades and the canyon’s hidden grotto reveals its calm, sandy floor far below. After carefully clipping in, rappellers descend 90 feet into this quiet chamber, a silent pocket unlike anything else visible from the rim.

Following this immersive rappel, the route leads to the stunning Morning Glory Arch, ranked as the seventh longest natural arch worldwide. Unlike more famous arches exposed on open cliffs, Morning Glory is tucked into a narrow canyon with the canyon floor dropping 100 feet beneath. Here, the adventure peaks with a unique, free-hanging rappel that suspends descenters in mid-air with the massive arch looming in the background—an unforgettable perspective framed by lush canyon greenery below.

Desert Highlights stands out in the Moab outdoor scene by offering completely private tours tailored to your group, making this adventure accessible for ages six and up (with some exceptions). Their guides combine technical skill with friendly support, ensuring safety and fun whether you’re a first-time rappeller or a seasoned adventurer. This combination of dramatic landscapes, distinctive geology, and personalized experience cements the Medieval Chamber as a must-do for visitors seeking both adrenaline and awe in Moab’s rugged backcountry.