Keyhole Canyon - Zion National Park

Today, being the last day of my standard three day weekend, was spent in Zion with my friend Dan and his friend Sally (an Interpretive Ranger within the park) exploring a slot canyon within the park known as Keyhole Canyon. Keyhole was a very short and fun (and incredibly cold even with a wetsuit) technical slot canyon that we were able to finish in under two hours (before 1300 to be exact).

From Miscellaneous Climbing and Hiking

From Miscellaneous Climbing and Hiking

The route through the canyon required a few rappels...both of which required swimming when reaching the bottom.

From Miscellaneous Climbing and Hiking

From Miscellaneous Climbing and Hiking

Near the end (during which I left my camera in the dry box I had) was a windy section of the canyon nearly 50 meters long, less than 4 feet wide, and over 6 feet deep. Luckily since the canyon was so narrow at this point we made our way through by pushing against the walls. The canyon opened into a drainage less than a 1/4 mile from the trailhead and our car. After loading our wet clothing and gear in the car, we got lunch and then parted ways all before 1500. Not a bad way to spend the day....