Tight and technical, this canyoneering Entrajo Canyon and Chamisa Canyon has potholes, some easy scrambling and rappelling. There will be wading and depending on conditions, sometimes a short swim! No matter the level of the water, exploring this water-carved sandstone Moab slot canyon is a “cool” thing to do for summer fun.
Join Red River Adventures For the Best Slot Canyon Tours Moab Has to Offer. Medieval Chamber may have the BIG rappels, but Chamisa’Canyon’s draw is the “interesting” nature of the hiking and its beauty! This is a great option for a hot day and a classic example of a water-carved Utah canyon, with twists, turns, and slides among the sandstone.
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Duration: Half-Day
Length: 2.5 miles / 4 km
Number of Rappels: 2 (10 feet / 3 meters; 70 feet / 22 meters)
Minimum Age: 8
Meets: 7:30 AM
We had a blast in Chamisa Canyon! Our guide, Nathan was knowledgeable, fun to chat with, and great at guiding novice climbers. This tour was fun for both my husband and me (in our thirties and like a bit of a challenge) and my parents (in their early 60s). We’ll book again next time we are in Moab!
September 2021
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
If you are looking for a challenge, I highly recommend the Chamisa canyon trip, but you have to be up to climbing up and over rocks. Morning glory is also incredible, but less technical. If you are really up to the challenge, try both. Either way, it’s a great and friendly company.
June 2016
Trip Advisor
My family and friends (6 of us total) had an amazing time with Red River Adventures. We went canyoneering with Nathan— who was an *excellent* guide. He was methodical, patient, and great company. We felt 100% safe the whole time— and we ran into the competition out on the route so we have some context. We are very glad we chose this company and can’t wait to go back out with them (& Nathan!) next year for another adventure.
June 2025
Google Reviews
I did the Chamisa Canyon canyoneering trip with Nate this morning. He was knowledgeable, safe, fun, and has such a calming demeanor – Everything I was hoping in my guide while doing something that made me nervous! The trip was well worth it. Definitely challenging physically and mentally at times. There was some technical scrambling, different rope techniques for canyoneering, and then the 90ft rappel. Red River as a company was professional and had easeful operations. Highly recommend.
August 2025
Trip Advisor
Perfect for anyone who may be nervous about rappelling. The first rappel is just 12 feet, and the second is optional, making this route ideal for groups who want a spectacular canyon hike without the pressure of big rappels.
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 included in your confirmation.
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