Overview

Hype:

Cheesebox Canyon is a decent canyon in Cedar Mesa. The approach and exit are quite long compared to the fun part of the canyon, which puts the canyon pretty low on my list of favorites. The canyon has several rappels and swims. Although definitely not recommended, a few people have downclimbed all of the drops rather than rappelling.

Canyon Rating: 3B

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Rappels
  • Downclimbs
  • Swimming
  • Wading
  • Fixed Anchors
  • Wetsuit Generally Required
  • No Drinking Water
  • Wayfinding
  • Road Access is Dirt - High Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation

Location

Closest City or Region: Cedar Mesa, Utah

Coordinates: 37.719641, -110.043507

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June 29, 2019 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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