GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
North Wash Slot Canyoneering: Tight Passages and Big Rappels on a Private 4–6 Hour Day
A private guided canyoneering outing through North Wash’s classic narrow slots, with a few rappels of 20–100 feet and guides who select routes to suit novices and experienced canyoneers.
North Wash Slot Canyoneering: Tight Passages and Big Rappels on a Private 4–6 Hour Day.
North Wash is a collection of spectacular slot canyons that offers a concentrated canyoneering experience: narrow walls that demand sideways squeezes and a handful of rappels that range from short drops to pitches approaching 100 feet. Guides with Front Range Climbing Company choose specific canyons based on your group's size and experience, creating a focused, private outing through some of the region’s most compact and dramatic sandstone cuts.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Tight, Narrow Passages
The canyons in North Wash are defined by tight, narrowing walls—sections where you will need to turn sideways and squeeze through the stone.
A Few Rappels, Short to Long
Expect a handful of rappels on the route, with rappel lengths that can range from about 20 feet up to 100 feet depending on the chosen canyon.
Routes Selected for Your Group
There are many canyons to choose from; guides pick the best lines for a group’s size and experience level. An Adventure Photographer option is available to document the trip.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The outing is a concentrated exposure to classic slot-canyon terrain: moving through narrowing corridors, negotiating sections where you must rotate and squeeze, and committing to a few anchored rappels. Because the guide selects the specific canyons for your group, the day can be paced to suit novices learning the moves or experienced canyoneers seeking tighter, more technical passage.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
An Adventure Photographer option is available to capture the trip; contact the operator if you have questions about photography add-ons or other preparations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the guided outing?
The outing is a private trip that lasts approximately 4 to 6 hours.
How far is North Wash from Moab?
North Wash is about a 2 hour and 15 minute drive from Moab, UT.
How technical are the canyons?
The canyons feature a few rappels and many narrow sections where you must turn sideways and squeeze; rappel lengths on the trip can range from about 20 to 100 feet.
Will the guide choose the canyon for us?
Yes—there are many canyons to choose from and your guide will pick the best ones for your group's size and experience.
Can I have photos taken during the trip?
An Adventure Photographer option is available—contact the operator for details and to add this service to your outing.
Is this trip appropriate for beginners?
Yes; the trip is described as great for novices as well as experienced canyoneers, with guides adjusting routes to match ability.