Zion

73 technical canyons and slot canyon routes

Zion is one of the world's premier canyoneering destinations. Permits: Technical canyoneering inside Zion National Park requires a permit from the park. Flash floods, cold water, and high visitation make careful planning essential.

73
Total Canyons
9
Beginner (1-2)
50
Intermediate (3)
14
Advanced (4+)

3-Day Weather Forecast & Flash Flood Risk for Zion

Low Risk Today Based on NOAA regional forecast
Today
2026-04-11
56° / 44°
Partly cloudy
Flash Flood Risk: Low
Rain: 12% · Wind: 24 mph
Tomorrow
2026-04-12
❄️
48° / 36°
Snow
Flash Flood Risk: Moderate
Rain: 51% · Wind: 26 mph
Storms: 3 PM–11 PM
Day 3
2026-04-13
🌧️
47° / 34°
Snow showers
Flash Flood Risk: Moderate
Rain: 53% · Wind: 15 mph
Storms: 12 AM–11 PM
Today · Tomorrow · Day 3 — Source: Open-Meteo / NOAA regional forecast data

Check the Zion 3-day weather forecast and regional flash flood outlook before choosing a canyon. This quick overview helps canyoneers compare temperatures, rain chances, storm timing, and NOAA-based flash flood risk across the Zion region.

Use this Zion conditions overview as a regional planning reference for canyoneering, slot canyon trips, and weather-sensitive routes. Always verify local conditions before entering any canyon.

Areas in Zion

All Zion Canyons

Echo

4B 14 rappels · 66ft max

Esplin Gulch

4A 3 rappels · 213ft max

Fiddle Me This

4B 9 rappels · 200ft max

Goose Creek (closed)

4A 5 rappels · 98ft max

Heaps

4B 13 rappels · 289ft max

Imlay

4B 18 rappels · 121ft max

Isaac

4B 5 rappels · 98ft max

Red Hollow

4A 5 rappels · 289ft max

Spearhead

4B 2 rappels · 298ft max

Jacobs

4A 13 rappels · 787ft max

Lodge

4A 6 rappels · 200ft max

Bulloch Canyon - Salamander Fork

4A 8 rappels · 558ft max

Observation Point Canyon

4A · 298ft max

Family Camp Canyon

4B · 59ft max

Behunin

3B 9 rappels · 164ft max

Benson Creek

3C 4 rappels · 105ft max

Birch Hollow

3A 9 rappels · 121ft max

Boundary

3C 10 rappels · 98ft max

Checkerboard

3B 13 rappels · 98ft max

Corral Hollow

3A

Das Boot

3B 3 rappels · 82ft max

Deadeye Dick

3A 6 rappels · 394ft max

Diana's Throne

3A 3 rappels · 79ft max

Dothraki

3A 17 rappels · 180ft max

Eastern Sun

3A 7 rappels · 98ft max

Englestead Hollow

3B 11 rappels · 249ft max

Grotto Canyon

3B 9 rappels · 66ft max

Hammerhead

3B 6 rappels · 164ft max

Hidden Canyon

3B 7 rappels

Hook

3A 2 rappels · 98ft max

Icebox

3B 9 rappels · 98ft max

Jolley Gulch

3A 3 rappels · 161ft max

Keyhole

3B 3 rappels · 30ft max

Kolob Canyon

3C 14 rappels · 154ft max

Little Blue

3A 3 rappels · 66ft max

Mighty Mouse

3A 6 rappels · 59ft max

Mis-Me

3B 4 rappels · 49ft max

Misery Canyon aka Fat Man's Misery

3B 2 rappels · 69ft max

Mystery

3B 4 rappels · 112ft max

Oak Creek - North Fork (restricted)

3C 10 rappels

Oak Creek - South Fork aka: Eye of the Needle (restricted)

3C 10 rappels · 98ft max

Orderville

3B 8 rappels · 30ft max

Pine Creek Canyon

3B 7 rappels · 98ft max

Pipe Spring

3C 10 rappels · 98ft max

Red Cave - Lower (restricted)

3A 3 rappels · 49ft max

North Creek (Right Fork)

3B 10 rappels · 59ft max

Rock Canyon

3A 4 rappels · 108ft max

Shelf

3A 4 rappels · 66ft max

Snake alley and Sidewinder

3A 3 rappels · 66ft max

Spry

3B 9 rappels · 164ft max

Stevenson

3B 6 rappels · 98ft max

Telephone

3A 9 rappels · 98ft max

The Stinger

3B 13 rappels · 197ft max

The Subway

3B 2 rappels · 30ft max

Upper Left Fork

3B 3 rappels · 98ft max

Water Canyon (Zion)

3B 17 rappels · 66ft max

Bulloch Canyon

3B

Great White Sewer Canyon

3A 8 rappels · 640ft max

Walker Gulch

3A · 100ft max

Refrigerator Canyon

3A · 190ft max

Middle Echo Canyon

3B

Russell Gulch

3B

Kanarra Creek

2C 5 rappels

Parunuweap

2C 5 rappels · 98ft max

French Canyon

2A 4 rappels · 66ft max

Red Cave - Upper (restricted)

2B 2 rappels · 59ft max

Zion Narrows (Lower)

2B 18 rappels

Deep Creek

1A

Deep Creek

1C 5 rappels · 98ft max

Not Imlay

1A 18 rappels · 262ft max

Zion Narrows (Upper)

1B 7 rappels

Refrigerator Canyon (Upper)

3A 2 rappels · 49ft max

Wildcat

3A 6 rappels · 98ft max

Plan your Zion canyoneering trip with weather forecasts and trip tracking

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Zion Weather & Flash Flood FAQ

What is the flash flood risk in Zion today?

The Zion regional forecast gives a quick overview of today's flash flood risk using NOAA regional forecast guidance, along with temperature, rain chances, and storm timing.

What is the 3-day weather forecast for Zion?

The Zion 3-day weather forecast shows a simple day-by-day view of temperatures, storm potential, and regional flash flood outlook to help canyoneers compare conditions before a trip.

Is this weather forecast canyon-specific?

No. This is a regional Zion weather and flash flood overview designed as a planning reference. Conditions can vary by drainage, route, and storm pattern.

Why does flash flood risk matter in Zion?

Zion includes many canyons and drainages where rain and storms can quickly change conditions. A regional flash flood outlook helps users understand broader weather risk before selecting a route.

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