East Zion Slot Canyon Rappelling: 6 to 7 Descents

Control Your Descent Through a Slot Canyon Most Visitors Never Reach

Rappel 6 to 7 times through Coal Hollow Slot Canyon near East Zion with a live guide, all rappelling equipment and water included. A UTV carries you to the trailhead, then a steep half-mile hike brings you to the canyon entrance. Children from age 4 are welcome. Moderate fitness is needed for the hike and the physical demands of rappelling.

Step-by-step itinerary

Slot Canyon Canyoneering Adventure

• Load into Can-Am UTVs
• Drive to Coal Hollow Slot Canyon
• Hike 1/2 mile to canyon base
• Rappel 6 to 7 times in canyon
• Explore Ladder Canyon near Sugar Knoll

The experience

Six to seven rappels take you from the top of Coal Hollow Slot Canyon to the bottom, moving through the narrow stone passage the whole way. The guide provides all the equipment (harness, rope, carabiners, helmet), so you show up with hiking boots and the willingness to lower yourself down rock faces. The canyon itself is the draw: slot canyons are narrow enough that walls rise on both sides, and you see the geology change as you descend. Sugar Knoll, the prominent peak nearby, marks the landscape. The canyon runs tight against it.

A Can-Am UTV takes your group to the trailhead, cutting out the long approach on foot. From there, a steep half-mile hike brings you to the first rappel. The guide walks you through the technique before you clip in, and you control the descent: feeding rope through your device, managing your speed, choosing when to stop and look around. Between rappels there is scrambling, some climbing, and the constant presence of the slot walls. Bottled water is provided. Bring sun protection and wear clothes that can handle rock and rope.

The activity takes 4 hours total. Punctuality matters: if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the guide leaves without you, since multiple groups run the same day. East Zion operates on Mountain Time, an hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona, so check your clock before you book the departure time.

What’s included

• All rappelling equipment (harness, rope, carabiners, helmet).
• bottled water.
• UTV transport to the trailhead.
• live guide in English.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

AgesAdult (18 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ROAM - East Zion

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to rappel yourself rather than watch a demonstration. You control the descent, manage the rope and set the pace through the canyon. A shared group keeps the cost down. If you prefer to move alone or with only your family, check whether a private option is available at checkout.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How steep is the hike to Coal Hollow Slot Canyon?

The hike to the first rappel is a half-mile but steep, gaining elevation quickly. Moderate fitness is needed to handle the grade and the altitude, and the rappelling itself demands physical engagement. You are lowering your own weight down the rock.

What equipment does the guide provide for rappelling?

Coal Hollow Slot Canyon rappelling includes harness, rope, carabiners, and helmet. You bring hiking boots and clothes that can take abrasion. The guide handles all the technical gear.

What is the time zone difference, and why does it matter?

East Zion runs on Mountain Time, one hour ahead of Las Vegas and Arizona. If you are traveling from either of those places, set your clock forward so you do not miss your departure. The guide will not wait past 15 minutes late.

What should I wear for Coal Hollow Slot Canyon rappelling?

Wear hiking boots with good grip and clothes that can handle rock contact and rope friction: long sleeves and pants protect skin. Avoid anything loose that could catch on equipment. Bring sun protection. The canyon offers some shade but not all day.

Is Coal Hollow Slot Canyon the same as Ladder Canyon?

Coal Hollow Slot Canyon is the main canyon for this activity. Ladder Canyon runs nearby, next to Sugar Knoll, and the guide may reference it as a landmark, but the rappelling happens in Coal Hollow.