Granary Canyon | Moab

Canyoneering Granary Canyon - Moab Canyoneering Granary Canyon

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Overview

RATING: 3A

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 0 mph.

48 | 28

Tue

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

47 | 28

Wed

A chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 30

Thu

A chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

41 | 25

Fri

Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

40 | 24

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SEASON: Any, although summers can be very hot. Very difficult if snow is on the ground or it is icy.
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, extra webbing. No wetsuit needed.
RAPPELS: 4+ to 30 m ( 99 ft. ) (1-60 m ( 197 ft. ) & 1-30 m ( 99 ft. ) rope recommended)
WATER: Normally one or two small pools, usually avoidable. No wetsuit needed.
FLASHFLOOD: Low to moderate.

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. North wind around 0 mph.

48 | 28

Tue

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

47 | 28

Wed

A chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 30

Thu

A chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

41 | 25

Fri

Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

40 | 24

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Storm moving over Granary Canyon Moab

Storm moving over Granary Canyon Moab

Granary is a beautiful canyon perched high above Moab. The canyon provides breathtaking views of the La Sal Mountains, Arches National Park, and the Behind The Rocks area of Moab. This is a beginner friendly canyon that provides ample opportunities to work on your natural anchor skills. Retrievable anchor techniques, such as using an OmniSling, are particularly useful to have along in your bag of tricks for this trip.

Because of the anchor possibilities, it is recommended to have extra webbing and rope. Anchors can always be found, but are sometimes a fair distance back from the edge. (30 m ( 99 ft. ) of webbing recommended, as well as 60 m ( 197 ft. ) and 30 m ( 99 ft. ) ropes.)

The canyon allows for many options, from a short, easy day, to a longer day with more raps. Pick and choose as you see fit, and enjoy the stunning views and canyon.

Note: The recommended route does NOT require a car shuttle. The OPTIONAL route requires a lengthy car shuttle and has a final rappel that is almost exactly 60 m ( 197 ft. ). If doing the optional route, make sure your rope is at least 60 m ( 197 ft. ). Given the long shuttle, I recommend the standard route over the OPTIONAL route, but many like to add the additional rappel.
Note: Though generally Granary Canyon holds little water, you may find substantial pools after recent rains, including swimmers in Upper Granary.
Bridge in Granary Canyon Moab

Bridge in Granary Canyon Moab

Scenery in Granary Canyon near Moab

Scenery in Granary Canyon near Moab

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