Overview

Hype:

Heaps is a beast of a canyon. With a long approach, a relentless string of obstacles in the canyon, and a big exit rappel, you'll want to get an early (often 3 a.m.) start! Heaps is incredibly fun and scenic but is not a canyon to be treated lightly.

Canyon Rating: 4B R

Time: 14+ hours

Length: 10.1 mile approach from West Rim Trailhead, 1.8 miles in canyon, 1.25 mile exit

Longest Rappel: 18+ to 300 ft

Gear: Standard canyoneering gear. Wetsuit or dry suit required. Pothole escape tools.

Fees: Park Entrance, Canyoneering Permit

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Permits: Required. Make a reservation online

Links: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/zion/heaps-canyon

Getting There

Navigate to 37.381538, -113.022981.

Park at the West Rim Trailhead. You can also approach via the Angel's Landing trail.

Route

There is already plentiful step-by-step beta on the Internet for Heaps, so I'm not going to write it up here.

 

Maps

Closest City or Region: Zion National Park, Utah

Coordinates: 37.260372, -112.971570

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May 22, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Luke Galyan, Tracy Kwan, Hannah Bonner,

Logistics

Start: 4:30 a.m. at West Rim Trailhead

End: 9:00 p.m. at Emerald Pools Trailhead.

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