Canyoneering
Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon)
Zion East Side
Overview
Tue
76°
|
44°
Wed
61°
|
42°
Thu
66°
|
34°
Fri
67°
|
37°
Sat
66°
|
37°
RATING: 3A
LENGTH: 2-3 hours (2 miles)
SEASON: Any, hot in summer
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 0-3+ to 25 m ( 83 ft. ) depeding on anchor location
WATER: Generally none.
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Tue
76°
|
44°
Wed
61°
|
42°
Thu
66°
|
34°
Fri
67°
|
37°
Sat
66°
|
37°
Diana's Throne (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) is a great beginning canyoneer experience. All obstacles can be hiked around, with a little work, reducing the commitment level. The canyon itself is charming, with a short approach, and some very colorful passages. This is not a canyon hardcore canyoneers would likely enjoy, but for beginners, families, or those wanting a short adventure, it fits the bill very well. Several of the passages are well sculpted and colorful, be sure to bring a camera along.
Note: The canyon is also often done as a hike. Hikers can see most of the canyon, but canyoneers will likely enjoy the canyon more, as the bypasses around the obstacles are not particularly enjoyable. Both options are described.
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Photos
End of canyon - Dianas Throne
Lucy admiring the view - Dianas Throne
Beautiful icesicle section
Bottom of the longest and 1st rap
Near the end. Everything is bolted up nicely.
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Major slog up at the end.
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Some nice winding areas - great for kids/first timers.
1st Rap in Feb
Some of the winding portion
Part of the approach in Feb/2025
Videos
Diana's Throne Canyon
Dian's Throne Canyon & Bonus The Hunted 2023
Diana's Throne Canyon with a Kid