So, what makes Choprock more difficult and committing than its more casual neighbor Neon Canyon ? The canyon offers a fair bit of climbing, squeezing, and cold water exposure, all of which take a toll physically and mentally. Expect a 12+ hour day and start early. If your not on the trail by first light, your doing it wrong. Many groups have spent the night or gotten out in the middle of the night when they underestimated the length and difficulty!

This is a canyon that can be dramatically easier or harder depending on water levels. At low water, it is much easier. As the water levels rise, however, places that have logs wedged into constrictions become very difficult propositions. If the water level is too high to allow passage under the logs, you must climb up and over them, greatly adding to the difficulty and energy expended in the canyon.

What is the reward? Well, this is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, challenging, and rewarding canyons to do. Several very distinct and different sections make up a very photographic and stunning canyon. A few moki steps 1/2 way through will leave you scratching your head. Stories abound of determined non-technical canyoneers and ancient peoples finding ways in and out of many sections of the canyon.

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