GREEN RIVER HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Three Days into Robbers Roost: Custom Canyoneering in Southern Utah's Remote Canyons
A three-day, tailor-made canyoneering trip around Green River that guides small private groups through remote slot canyons and backcountry country; this guide explains what to expect and how trips are run.
Three Days into Robbers Roost: Custom Canyoneering in Southern Utah's Remote Canyons.
Enjoy the unique splendor of three days in the remote canyon country wilderness on a trip custom tailored to the desires and abilities of your group, with objectives chosen for ability and current conditions and adjusted in the field.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Remote canyon country and solitude
The itinerary threads through the remote canyon country north of Lake Powell, offering long stretches of solitude and varied canyon scenery from wide desert panoramas to tight slot passages.
Ghosts of the frontier: Robbers Roost and outlaw lore
Parts of the route pass through country once used as hiding grounds by outlaws such as Butch Cassidy, adding an evocative historical layer to the canyoneering experience.
From non-technical romps to multi-day technical canyons
Trip objectives vary by group ability and weather, spanning non-technical scenic canyons to multi-day technical routes for experienced parties—routes are selected and adjusted in the field.
What the day feels like
What the three-day canyoneering adventure feels like
Over three days you move deliberately through canyon country from a base-camp or on multi-day traverses, with leaders recommending and refining objectives based on group ability and weather; meals are included and gear is available for rent, and the trip is weather dependent.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack for multi-day backcountry travel; specific gear lists are provided by the operator and gear is also available for rent.
Meals are included on the trip; basic and specialty gear can be rented as needed.
Trips are weather dependent; leaders will adjust objectives for current conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The trip is three days in duration.
Are meals provided?
Yes — meals are included as part of the trip.
Is gear available if I don’t own everything I need?
Yes — gear is available for rent.
Where in Southern Utah are the canyons visited?
Trips operate in the Robbers Roost and North Wash areas of southeastern Utah, near the Dirty Devil River just north of Lake Powell.
Do I need prior experience?
Prior experience in hiking and backpacking is expected; objectives are chosen for group ability and safety.
Are trips private or shared?
Each trip is private to the individual booking group; larger groups can inquire about options.