Sunseed Canyon | Kane Creek

Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon - Kane Creek Canyoneering Sunseed Canyon

Kane Creek

Overview

RATING: 3A

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 0 mph.

46 | 24

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 30

Tue

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

47 | 28

Wed

A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 29

Thu

A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 25

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SEASON: Any, hot in summer.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 60 m ( 197 ft. )
WATER: Generally avoidable.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 0 mph.

46 | 24

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 30

Tue

Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

47 | 28

Wed

A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

44 | 29

Thu

A chance of rain showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 25

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The old (closed) jeep road on the approach.

The old (closed) jeep road on the approach.

Sunseed Canyon has the same initial approach as Moonflower Canyon but then takes a different and more lengthy descent route back to Kane Creek. The canyon is mostly a wide meandering canyon that passes around fins and domes before closing down very briefly and plummeting just over 65 m ( 214 ft. ). The final section and exit, though short, are quite beautiful.

Though a similar approach to its neighbor Moonflower Canyon, Sunseed Canyon is a step up in difficulty. Expect difficult navigation (GPS required), tricky downclimbs, and some moderate rope work to safely descend the final big drop. I would recommend this for intermediate or better canyoners. Beginners may feel a bit overwhelmed in this canyon.

Stunning views on the exit hike.

Stunning views on the exit hike.

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