Slot Canyons

[DM Larson]

Slot canyons are my favorite subject matter, currently. A slot canyon is a canyon that is narrow enough to reach out and touch both sides of the canyon at the same time. A slot canyon may open and close over the its course, but at some point it needs to be that narrow to be a slot.

I'll start with Lower Maidenwater Canyon, south of Hanksville, Utah.

Lower Maidenwater Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Lower Maidenwater Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Lower Maidenwater Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Lower Maidenwater Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Lower Maidenwater Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

This next canyon is in Zion National Park, Utah. It is called Keyhole Canyon and is a technical canyon that requires some repelling and swimming.

Keyhole Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Keyhole Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Keyhole Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Keyhole Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

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Next up is Peekaboo Gulch near Escalante, Utah.

Peekaboo Gulch, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Gulch, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Gulch, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Gulch, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

This is Willis Creek. It is south of Cannonville, Utah.

Willis Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Willis Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Willis Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Willis Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

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Black Magic Canyon near Shoshone, Idaho. This is an unusual slot as it is the only one I am aware of that has eroded out of basalt.

Black Magic Canyon, Idaho by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Black Magic Canyon, Idaho by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Black Magic Canyon, Idaho by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Black Magic Canyon, Idaho by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Black Magic Canyon, Idaho by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Black Magic Canyon, Idaho by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Red Hollow at the edge of the town of Orderville, Utah.

Red Hollow by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Red Hollow by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Red Hollow by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Red Hollow by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Red Hollow by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Red Hollow by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Cottonwood Narrows south of Cannonville, Utah.

Cottonwood Narrows by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Cottonwood Narrows by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Cottonwood Narrows by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Cottonwood Narrows by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Crack Canyon in the San Rafael Swell, Utah. Near Goblin Valley State Park.

Crack Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Crack Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Crack Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Little Wildhorse Canyon in the San Rafael Swell, near Goblin Valley State Park, Utah. This is a very popular canyon with large crowds. When I hiked it this spring there were easily 50 cars at the trailhead. The colors are dull, but the carving is great.

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Little Wildhorse Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Pink Canyon in Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada.

Pink Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Pink Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Pink Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

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Lephrechaun Canyon, southeast of Hanksville, Utah.

Leprechaun Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Leprechaun Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Leprechaun Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Leprechaun Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Leprechaun Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Blarney Canyon southeast of Hanksville, Utah.

Blarney Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Blarney Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Blarney Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Blarney Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Blarney Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Shillelagh Canyon southeast of Hanksville, Utah.

Shillelagh Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Shillelagh Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Shillelagh Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Shillelagh Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Shillelagh Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

Left Fork North Creek, also known as The Subway in Zion National Park, Utah. These pictures are from the technical section of the canyon, above the point where hikers have to turn around.

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

This last shot is looking down from the last repel point and the pools below can be hiked to from the bottom.

Left Fork North Creek by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

 

[DM Larson]

This is Peekaboo Canyon, aka Red Canyon, near Kanab, Utah. Not to be confused with Peekaboo Gulch near Escalante, Utah.

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

Peekaboo Canyon near Kanab, Utah by Daniel Larson, on Flickr

P1060919 by Daniel Larson, on Flickr