Goldstrike Canyon
Location: Nevada, Las Vegas, Black Canyon Area
Attractive but busy non-technical canyon with nice hot springs and access to the Colorado River. Easiest to access from the water via boat or packraft.
Parunaweap (The Barracks)
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Beautiful remote canyon with side canyons to explore, excellent narrows, and a great pictograph panel; best done as an overnight backpacking trip.
Lone Rock Canyon Kayaking
Location: Utah, Lake Powell Area, Western Lake Powell
Quick canoe or kayak outing through a nice little canyon on the quiet western end of Lake Powell.
Upper Catstair Canyon
Location: Utah, Kanab area
Short non-technical canyon hike with interesting stacked cars and some pretty sculpted rock sections.
Bighorn Canyon
Location: Nevada, Las Vegas, Black Canyon Area
Great non-technical canyon with some interesting obstacles, ending at a great lunch spot on the Colorado River.
Sandtrap Canyon
Location: California, San Diego area, La Jolla
Short, non-technical sandstone canyon on the coast with year-round water and a waterfall
Annie’s Canyon
Location: California, San Diego area, Solana Beach
Fun little coastal sandstone canyon on the banks of a scenic lagoon
The Narrows (Bottom Up)
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Zion’s classic day hike/river walk through its most famous canyon.
Grotto Canyon ♦
Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park
Fun non-technical winter canyon hike that also offers ice climbing options and features hoodoos and a cave.
Johnston Canyon
Location: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Banff area
Classic hike through a beautiful non-technical canyon in any season; in winter the waterfalls freeze and offer ice climbing opportunities
Kitchen Creek
Location: California, San Diego area, Cleveland National Forest
Canyon with seasonal water flow that offers both technical and non-technical descent options
Millard Canyon/Dawn Mine Loop ♦
Location: California, Los Angeles area, San Gabriels
Hike to a great abandoned mine at the end of a non-technical canyon which includes a nice waterfall
Fjaðrárgljúfur ♦
Location: Iceland, Southern, Skógar/Vík area
Stunning sheer-walled non-technical canyon lined with moss and clear water, perfect for hiking up-canyon in the watercourse
Stakkholtsgjá ♦
Location: Iceland, Southern, Thórsmörk
Nice non-technical canyon that gets an intrepid top pick rating because of the great side canyon leading to an impressive hidden waterfall in a sculpted, high-walled chamber
Egypt 3
Location: Utah, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Very fun (non-technical) narrow slot canyon with optional raps at the end
Subway (Bottom Up) ♦
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Great non-technical way to visit the most scenic portion of Zion’s iconic “Subway” canyon
Hidden Canyon
Location: Utah, Zion National Park
Attractive, easy (non-technical) canyon with nice rock features including an arch
Calcite Mine & Slot Canyons
Location: California, Anza Borrego Desert
Old calcite mining area with multiple options for non-technical slot canyons
Distance: 4.2 miles round trip, 800 feet of elevation gain
“The Slot”
Location: California, Anza Borrego Desert
Very short non-technical slot canyon with easy access
Distance: 0.8 miles round trip, 100 feet of elevation gain