Canyoneering
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Betrothed Canyon
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah on March 16, 2013
15-30 minutes | 0.1 miles round tripACA Rating: 2BI 
Longest Rappel: 10 ftBetrothed Canyon is a very short slot canyon along Cohab Canyon. If you're already hiking Cohab Canyon, it will add about 20 minutes to your hike. There are a couple of drops that you can jump or downclimb.
Big Water Slot Canyon
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Utah on October 12, 2012
30 minutes - 1 hour | 1.2 miles round tripACA Rating: 2AI Longest Rappel: N/ABig Water Slot Canyon is a short, non-technical slot canyon along Highway 89 between Big Water, Utah and Page, Arizona. The canyon is located in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. There are a few tricky climbs where a partner assist would be helpful.
Brimstone Gulch
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah on June 18, 20114-8 hours | 3.2 miles from parking lot to end of Lower BrimstoneACA Rating: 2AII Longest Rappel: N/ABrimstone Gulch is divided into three parts: Lower Brimstone Gulch, Middle Brimstone Gulch, and Upper Brimstone Gulch. Lower and Upper Brimstone canyons are tight, but they're not nearly as tight as Middle Brimstone, which is impassable for most people. The hike from the trailhead to the mouth of Lower Brimstone is about 2.6 miles and takes about 1 hour. Lower Brimstone is about 0.2 miles long and takes about 15 minutes each way
Cassidy Arch Canyon
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah on February 23, 2013
4-6 hours | 2.3 miles round tripACA Rating: 3AII Longest Rappel: 140 ftCassidy Arch Canyon is an awesome canyoneering route that starts at the popular Cassidy Arch in Capitol Reef National Park. This canyon boasts 7 rappels up to 140 feet tall through 3 arches.
Dianas Throne Canyon
Mt Carmel Junction, Utah on October 10, 2012
2 hours | 2.5 miles round tripACA Rating: 2AI Longest Rappel: 30 ftDianas Throne Canyon is a semi-technical slot canyon that takes approximately 2 hours to complete. It is located outside Zion National Park along highway 89 between Mt Carmel Junction and Kanab, Utah. 
Dry Fork Narrows of Coyote Gulch
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah on June 18, 2011
20-40 minutes | 1.6 miles round trip from the parking lot or 1.0 mile round trip from the Spooky/Peek-a-Boo trail.ACA Rating: 1AI Longest Rappel: N/AThe Dry Fork Narrows of Coyote Gulch is a fun and very easy hike through a shaded, sandstone canyon. While not a true slot canyon, it is still very narrow and can be enjoyed by the whole family. The canyon floor is covered with sand and gravel that make the walking very easy for most of the trail. The approach is about 0.5 miles. The entire canyon is only about 0.6 miles long
Hidden Canyon (Technical Route)
Zion National Park, Utah on June 23, 20128-9 hours from Weeping Rock shuttle stop; 6-7 hours from Stave Spring Trailhead; ??? hours from East Entrance | 9.6 miles from Weeping Rock shuttle stop; 5.8 miles from Stave Spring Trailhead; 10.9 miles from East EntranceACA Rating: 3AIII Longest Rappel: 100 ftThe technical version of Hidden Canyon turns the classic day hike into a full-day canyoneering adventure. The canyon is entered from the top and after several rappels, the canyoneers exit the canyon near the Weeping Rock shuttle stop.
Kanarra Canyon
Kanarraville, Utah on October 22, 20114-5 hours | 5 miles round tripACA Rating: 1BII Longest Rappel: N/AKanarraville Canyon is a pleasant hike along and in Kanarra Creek. Several stretches of the creek pass through slot canyons and past several waterfalls, including Kanarra Falls.
Keyhole Canyon
Zion National Park, Utah on June 5, 20091-4 hours | 0.9 miles round tripACA Rating: 3BI Longest Rappel: 30 ftFriday, June 5, 2009, Zac, Tara, and I did Keyhole Canyon. It was supposed to take 1-2 hours, but we did it in 3.5. It was a lot of fun and involved a few rappels and a lot of very freezing cold water.
Little Canyon
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah on June 18, 20111 hour | 4.4 miles round trip from the parking lot or 0.6 miles round trip from the mouth of Brimstone Canyon.ACA Rating: 2AII Longest Rappel: N/ALittle Canyon is a short slot canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. It is located just to the south of Brimstone Gulch. The entrance requires two people or specialized canyoneering gear. The rest of the hike is very easy and very tight. 
Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah on June 17, 20112 hours for just Peek-a-Boo, 3 hours for Peek-a-Boo and Spooky | Narrow section is 0.3 miles long. Recommended route is to go up Peek-a-Boo and down Spooky. Total distance for both canyons is 2.7 miles round trip from the parking lot.ACA Rating: 2AI Longest Rappel: N/APeek-a-Boo Slot Canyon is a fun, family-friendly slot canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The hike takes you 0.3 miles up a short slot canyon with a double arch and two single arches.
Pine Creek
Zion National Park, Utah on October 21, 20115-6 hours | 1.3 milesACA Rating: 3BII Longest Rappel: 95 ftPine Creek Canyon in Zion National Park is the quintessential canyoneering experience. It has a quick entrance, a quick exit, several swims, and some awesome rappels.
Spooky Slot Canyon
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah on June 17, 20113 hours for just Spooky, 3 hours for Peek-a-Boo and Spooky | Narrow section is 0.3 miles long. Recommended route is to go up Peek-a-Boo and down Spooky. Total distance for both canyons is 2.7 miles round trip from the parking lot.ACA Rating: 2AI Longest Rappel: N/ASpooky Slot Canyon is a fun, family-friendly slot canyon in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This canyon is a little bit more difficult than Peek-a-Boo Slot Canyon and involves a 10' section of chimneying and several tight passages.
Zebra Slot Canyon
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah on June 17, 20113 hours | 5.1 miles round tripACA Rating: 1AII Longest Rappel: N/AZebra Slot Canyon is a very fun, family-friendly (we brought our 10-month-old) hike in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah. It's less popular than Peek-a-Boo Canyon or Spooky Canyon, which means you don't have to deal with as many crowds. The hike is not as scenic as some, but it's still a very pretty and picturesque canyon and is very much worth the hike.
Zion Narrows (top-down)
Zion National Park, Utah on June 11, 20081-2 days | 15.5 miles one wayACA Rating: 1BIV Longest Rappel: N/ATara and I did the narrows on our honeymoon, and it was awesome.
Zion Subway (top-down)
Zion National Park, Utah on June 6, 20095-8 hours | 7.5 miles one wayACA Rating: 3BIII Longest Rappel: 40 ftA group of 10 of us hiked the Subway on June 6, 2009. It took us about 8 hours to go the 7.5 miles. We passed several "hard-core" groups and had a blast.