Sunseed Canyon - Moab's Biggest Rappel

Sunseed Canyon offers a remote and thrilling adventure perfect for advanced hikers and beginner canyoneers seeking a big day out. This lesser-known gem combines a rugged desert hike, breathtaking canyon scenery, and one of the largest rappels you will find in Moab.

Starting from Kane Creek, we’ll hike steep terrain up the through the 'Fins' of 'Behind the Rock', which provides a landscape view of the Colorado River and the desert terrain to the west. After navigating the fins, we’ll descend into Sunseed Canyon.

The technical section includes two rappels, one being a 40 foot rappel to the edge of a massive canyon wall that presents the final 197-foot rappel to the bottom of the canyon. Tricky downclimbs, up-climbs, and some basic scrambling skills are needed to safely navigate this wild canyon.

The adventure concludes with a scenic hike along the canyon bottom and a return route that skirts the rim of Kane Creek’s deep gorge.

Expect a challenging hike with a short, but extremely rewarding section of rappelling.

Total trip duration is typically between 3–6 hours, depending on group size, pace, and conditions.

Canyon Country Adventure Rating Scale:

  • CCA Star Rating: 4 Stars

  • Skill Level: Low (Climbers), Moderate (Hikers)

  • Fun Index: High

  • Learning Value: Moderate

  • Emotional Impact: High

  • Traffic Index: Low

Highlights:

  • Perfect for people with limited to no canyoneering or rappelling experience

  • 197 foot rappel into a deep canyon

  • Challenging, but scenic and remote hike

  • Incredible desert scenery

Prerequisites

  • Age: 8+

  • Ability to hike steep slopes, and up to 4 miles

What to Bring:

  • Lunch or Snacks

  • 2-4 liters of water

  • Day pack

  • Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses

  • Season appropriate clothing

  • Grippy Hiking Shoes

Additional Details:

  • Season: Year-Round

  • Travel time from Moab to Trailhead: 10 minutes

Pricing:

  • 4+ People - $100 per person

  • 3 People - $125 per person

  • 2 People - $150 per person

  • 1 Person - $175

Additional 9.75% Sales Tax and Permit Fees added at checkout

Payment methods:

  • Cash: 5% discount

  • Venmo, PayPal

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