MOAB WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Chamisa (Entrajo) Canyon — a 2.5‑mile water‑carved Moab slot for wading, scrambling and optional rappels
A concise field guide to the Chamisa Canyon walking tour in Moab, covering the route’s water‑carved narrows, technical hiking and summer swimming sections.
Chamisa (Entrajo) Canyon — a 2.5‑mile water‑carved Moab slot for wading, scrambling and optional rappels.
Chamisa Canyon (also called Entrajo Canyon) is a water‑carved slot in the red sandstone around Moab. The 2.5‑mile route threads narrow walls, pools and sandstone features, combining technical hiking, easy scrambling and optional rappels, with stretches that require wading and swimming—making it a distinctive summer outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A classic water‑carved slot of sandstone and pools
Chamisa presents the tight, sculpted walls and smooth rock surfaces typical of Moab’s slot canyons, carved by persistent water flow into dramatic narrows and pools.
A varied 2.5‑mile line of hiking, scrambling and optional rappels
The route covers roughly 2.5 miles and mixes technical hiking and easy scrambling with optional rappel sections for teams who choose to use them.
Wading and swimming make it a warm‑weather favorite
Because the canyon requires wading and occasional swimming, it’s especially appealing on hot days—an active, water‑cooled alternative to exposed desert trails.
What the day feels like
How the trip feels on the ground
Expect a compact, immersive canyon experience: you enter a water‑carved slot, move through narrows and pool sections by hiking and easy scrambling, and encounter optional rappels where the canyon drops more steeply. The presence of water turns parts of the route into a swim/wade progression, and the sandstone scenery feels intimate and constantly sculpted by flow.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Because the canyon requires wading and occasional swimming, bring water‑ready footwear and clothing, sun protection and a dry change of clothes. Optional rappel sections mean groups may choose to carry technical gear if they intend to rappel.
The route is particularly attractive on hot days when water sections provide cooling; be mindful of seasonal water levels and flash‑flood risk where applicable.
The trip is offered in this region by Red River Adventures.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Chamisa (Entrajo) Canyon route?
The canyon route is approximately 2.5 miles in length.
What level of difficulty should I expect?
Expect technical hiking and easy scrambling, with optional rappels in some sections.
Is swimming or wading required?
Yes—wading and occasional swimming are part of the route, making it especially suitable on hot days.
Are rappels mandatory?
Rappels are optional; some steeper sections offer rappel opportunities but they are not necessarily required on every itinerary variation.
Who operates trips in this canyon?
Red River Adventures is noted as an operator for this outing.
When is this canyon most enjoyable?
The canyon is described as ideal for hot days because of its wading and swimming sections.