Lower White Canyon | Cedar Mesa

Hiking Lower White Canyon - Cedar Mesa Hiking Lower White Canyon

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Overview

RATING: Moderate Hike / A little scrambling to enter/exit the canyon.

Wed

Rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

61 | 45

Thu

Rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

62 | 50

Fri

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

57 | 44

Sat

A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 38

Sun

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

48 | 32

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SEASON: Spring through fall
WATER: Generally some wading or short swims.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Wed

Rain likely after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

61 | 45

Thu

Rain before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

62 | 50

Fri

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

57 | 44

Sat

A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 38

Sun

A slight chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

48 | 32

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Stunning colors - Lower White Canyon

Stunning colors - Lower White Canyon

After recent rains - Lower White Canyon

After recent rains - Lower White Canyon

If it weren't for its big brother, the Black Hole of White Canyon just upstream, this section of White Canyon would be high on every hikers list. The hike is excellent, starting out on open desert, and working up White Canyon as it quickly deepens. The colors, narrows, and striking walls leave an impression on the hiker.

The canyon does generally have a fair bit of wading and possible short swims. Do this one in warm weather. Motivated hikers can hike all the way up to the Black Hole exit (or beyond), but most will wander 3-4 hours round trip to the highway bridge and back. The section below the highway bridge is, in my opinion, the best section of White aside from the Black Hole.

Lower White Canyon

Lower White Canyon

Slot in Lower White Canyon

Slot in Lower White Canyon

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