Near Zebra Slot Canyon
Chest deep water in the slot
Near Zebra Slot Canyon
View from the trail in the slot.
Near Zebra Slot Canyon
Chest deep water in the slot.
Near Zebra Slot Canyon
View from the trail.
Near Zebra Slot Canyon
Negotiating Zebra Slot Canyon is a bundle of fun!

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Zebra Slot Canyon

4.3 (16 Ratings)
An easy hike to a moderately challenging slot canyon.
5.2
mi
Distance
476
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.16mi
Distance
476ft
Elevation Gain
476ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
5,347ft
High Point
5,148ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
Take the Hole in the Rock Road 8 miles south from Hwy 12 to a parking area on the right, just past a cattle guard. The trail starts on the opposite side of the road. It is easy to follow until you reach Harris Wash. At this point, follow the cairns up the wash. Once the wash narrows into a slot canyon, you may have to wade through some puddles up to about five feet deep. The canyon quickly narrows to 8-10 inches at its narrowest, with some scrambling required to make it further up. Eventually, the slot runs into a 10 foot high ledge. This ledge can be negotiated with some bouldering/mantling skills, but several more potholes at the top make turning around the better choice.

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