Our most popular Moab canyoneering trip! This secluded canyoneering and rappelling adventure through Bow and Arrow Canyon is just a short drive from Moab! Bow and Arrow is a dazzling and less crowded canyon, possessing views of dinosaur tracks, petroglyphs, and the stunning 80-foot Long Bow Arch. It’s a diverse outing with four rappels, including a free-hanging rappel of 110 feet (33 meters). Big views of Moab’s famous sandstone fins and the La Sal Mountains make this an excursion you won’t soon forget!
During the trip, our AMGA-certified SPI will set the tone for an exciting and educational day, focusing on safety and, most importantly, FUN!
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Duration: Half-Day
Length: 3 miles / 4.8 km (approx.)
Number of Rappels: 4 (up to 110 feet / 33 meters)
Minimum Age: 8
Meets: Varies depending on season; see calendar
Our guides Dan and Emily were humorous and patient with us! This trip is sure to reward you with fantastic views! First time canyoneering for me and it was daunting, but just focusing on our guides’ instructions and not panicking made it doable.
This trip involves a fair bit of clambering up rocks, walking across sand and butt sliding down rocks. I am definitely not an athletic person, but accomplishing this is truly a satisfaction! Highly recommended to anyone who isn’t afraid of heights, and has the fitness to brisk walk 5km.
May 2023
Trip Advisor
Super fun guided trip that includes the right amount of technical rock climbing, scrambling, hiking and rappelling. A great option for hot days with water in the canyons. We waded through a section at our chest height and backpacks over our heads. Nathan our guide was patient and experienced, especially with our group of first timer teens and rusty parents.
August 2021
Trip Advisor
I had an amazing time canyoneering! It brought my trip to Moab to another level. Brian, our guide, made us feel safe & taught us many things on the journey to the canyons. No experience necessary! Definitely recommend for those who like adventure and aren’t afraid of heights 🙂
April 2021
Trip Advisor
Nathan was a great guide for canyoneering! Very patient and helpful to literally talk you off a cliff! Thrilling experience and would highly recommend. Be prepared for rock scrambling through the canyon to get to the repels.
June 2025
Google Reviews
We did the Bow and Arrow Canyoneering trip. We had Nathan as our guide and the experience was fantastic. It was a highlight for my 3 teenagers.
July 2025
Google Reviews
Folks looking for the most rappels, adventurous beginners, families with kids 8+, or anyone curious about Moab’s ancient landscape, petroglyphs, and Dinosaur tracks.
Red River Adventures will provide all of the technical equipment required to guide our canyoneering routes: AMGA-certified Single Pitch Instructors and all technical equipment: helmet, harness,and gloves. Due to insurance and liability regulations, guests are required to use the technical equipment provided by Red River Adventures. In some instances there may be a required gear list; if applicable, this list will be distributed prior to your date of departure.
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