Capitol Reef National Park Canyoneering Adventure

Guided

Duration: 7 hours

Hanksville • Capitol Reef National Park

Features

Small Group Sizes

Beginner Friendly

Kid Friendly

Instant Book

Private

$299 Person

(Starts at 8AM)

$1,499 Private Tour

(For 1 - 5 people, $299 for each additional person)

Description

Capitol Reef National Park Canyoneering Adventure

Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime! Developed over thousands of years by wind and water, Capitol Reef National Park's brilliantly colored sandstone cliffs and canyons provide an endless playground to explore. These natural obstacle courses provide plenty of unique and fun challenges to overcome which may include hiking, scrambling, rappelling, down-climbing and wading. Canyoneering may sound intimidating but with the support and guidance of a professional guide, canyoneering is a family-friendly adventure.

Come and explore one of America’s most beautiful and amazing wilderness areas; a vast and extraordinary landscape of sweeping slickrock, beautifully sculpted sandstone cliffs and narrow twisting canyons that have challenged and amazed wilderness adventurers since the late 1800s.

Our classic slot canyoneering tour is an exciting and adventurous way to explore these area’s hidden slot canyons that beckon adventurers from around the world. At Get in the Wild, our adventures are unique as they take us through some of the last known places to be mapped in the United States.

Our well-trained, expert guides will tailor your adventure based on your fitness and experience, individual preferences and current weather conditions. We’ll also show you some tips and tricks along the way to help build confidence and ensure a fun, safe and enjoyable day in the canyons.

Duration

Full Day (6-7 hours)

Location / Where to Meet

Capitol Reef National Park, Hanksville, UT

We meet at the Intersection of HWY-24 and HWY-95 in Hanksville

(175 UT-24, Hanksville, UT 84734)

Ages & Requirements

No previous experience required! We welcome children aged 7 and older.

Adults should be able to carry a pack weighing 10-20 pounds.

What's Included

Experienced and professional guides
Canyoneering equipment
Canyoneering and rappelling instruction
Snacks and refreshments
State park entrance fees
Safety equipment, including a team first-aid kit and satellite messenger
A commitment to make the tour as exciting, challenging, and informative as you’d like

Not Included

Travel Insurance
Transportation to trailhead
Gratuity for your guide

What to Bring / Wear

Wear clothes you can move in and don’t mind if they get “worn in” by the canyons. Make sure to bring enough layers in case of cool temperatures. For your feet, comfortable medium-weight hiking shoes or boots work best. You definitely need closed-toed shoes (no Chacos!) that you’ve worn before and broken in well. We recommend bringing:

Layered clothing
Comfortable, sturdy footwear
Sun protection
Small backpack
Water bottles or bladder
Headlamp or flashlight

Your Utah Canyoneering Itinerary

Your Adventure begins with a warm welcome from your guide who will provide an overview of the exciting canyoneering route options to choose from. With over six million acres of spectacular and awe-inspiring canyons to explore and dozens of exciting route options, rest assured we’ll select the perfect option to complement you and your group.

Options include a magnificent route through a red rock canyon system as beautiful and breathtaking as the Grand Canyon. This route offers a wide variety of fun, exciting and beginner-friendly challenges that include hiking, scrambling, squeezing, rappelling, and downclimbing through intricately carved, fluted layers of Navaho Sandstone. Our exit hike from the canyon is equally impressive characterized by sweeping, slickrock vistas, colorful valleys, mesas and buttes that follow the original path of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

After deciding on our canyoneering route for the day, we will caravan by vehicle to the trailhead. Your guide will discuss the day’s itinerary, check everyone’s gear and provisions for the day and have a short safety discussion and rappel practice before setting out on our day’s adventure.

FAQ

Do I need previous experience to participate?

No. This particular adventure is designed for beginners. We’ll teach you the ropes at the beginning, and then let you put into practice all your new skills.

What kind of snacks do you provide?

We are happy to include healthy, nutritious and delicious snacks on all of our outings. For snacks, we typically bring a nut mix and dried fruit along with us. We welcome you to bring some snacks of your own if you’ve got something specific you’d like.

Please note: we are happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, kosher, and gluten-free diets—after booking, just get in touch with us, and we’ll chat about your dietary needs!

Will there be cell service available?

There is usually little to no signal where we tour. It’s the perfect time to unplug and truly enjoy nature!

How strenuous is this trip?

This trip has a difficulty rating of 1-3, which means you can expect at the easiest: Easy hiking and scrambling using hands and feet for balance and support A rope may be used for handlines, belays, rappels and lowering packs. On the more difficult side you can expect Easy to moderate hiking and scrambling using hands and feet for balance and support. A rope may be used for handlines, belays, rappels and lowering packs.

How much solitude will we experience?

Expect to see no more than one or two groups on your trip.

How big are the groups?

On our group tours, we have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 guests. If you'd prefer a private course, you're welcome to book a private tour for 1-5 guests. Both group and private tours are available to book online at checkout.

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Cancellation Policy

60 days or more prior to trip start date: full refund minus a $25 per person administrative fee.

59-46 days prior to trip start date: guest will be refunded 75% of trip cost.

45-31 days prior to trip start date: guest will be refunded 50% of trip cost.

30 days or less prior to trip start date: no refund, trip credit, or transfer of payment.

Availability

April 2025

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175 UT-24

Hanksville, UT, 84734

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