Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) | Zion East Side

Canyoneering Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon) - Zion East Side Canyoneering Diana's Throne Canyon (aka Elkheart Cliffs Slot Canyon)

Zion East Side

Overview

Tue Sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 2 to 14 mph.
76° | 44°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 42°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 34°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 37°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 37°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, hot in summer
RAPPELS: 0-3+ to 25 m ( 83 ft. ) depeding on anchor location
WATER: Generally none.
FLASHFLOOD: Low
Tue Sunny, with a high near 76. South southeast wind 2 to 14 mph.
76° | 44°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 42°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 34°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 37°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 37°
End of canyon - Dianas Throne
End of canyon - Dianas Throne
Lucy admiring the view - Dianas Throne
Lucy admiring the view - Dianas Throne

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.
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne
Looking up at the first rap(s) - Dianas Throne

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