Zig Zag Canyon Canyoneering

About This Adventure

Zig Zag unfolds through switchbacking passages, multi-pitch rappels, and potholes that require full commitment to cross — the kind of route that only makes sense once you're already inside it. The name is accurate. Every turn opens into something new: a deeper drop, a tighter squeeze, a chamber so still it feels architectural.

This is a route for guests who've already been bitten by the canyoneering bug and want more technical challenge. The sculpted sandstone at the bottom makes every obstacle worth the effort, and your guide has run the route enough times to call each move before you reach it. Full day; all technical gear included.

Highlights

Before You Go

What's Included

• All technical canyoneering gear
• Harness & helmet
• Expert guide
• Transportation

What to Bring

• Athletic clothing
• Sturdy hiking shoes
• Sunscreen
• Lunch
• Plenty of water

Meeting Point

Cancellation Policy

• Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking, if your trip is at least 5 days away.
• More than 7 days before your trip: full refund less a $25 processing fee.
• 3–7 days before your trip: 50% refund.
• Less than 3 days before your trip, or a no-show: no refund.
• If the operator cancels (weather, safety, etc.): full refund or free reschedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is this canyon considered moderate?+

  The hike is a loop requiring uphill, off-trail scrambling using hands and feet. Techniques include downclimbing, handlines, and chimneying (feet on one wall, back on the other).

• What should I wear?+

  Standard hiking attire appropriate for weather conditions; closed-toe shoes are mandatory for all canyoneering tours.

• I've never rappelled before — is that OK?+

  Yes. Private tours allow plenty of time at each rappel for technique instruction. You are backed up with a second rope for safety, learning to control your own speed while never fully alone.

• What about the rock art?+

  The tour includes viewing two historic petroglyphs pecked and carved into rock by ancestral native groups 700 to 1,500 years ago.