Red Spur Canyon, Robbers Roost, Utah

Beyond the slab rock road of High Spur is a great canyon to start adventure with. The sandstone sculptures are nice, the approach and exit are straightforward, and the canyon is an overall great time. Red Spur Canyon is perfect to start off with as it gives you an introduction into the High Spur area and prepares you for what is yet to come in the following days.

You will need to use a sandtrap for the first rap — we had no issues gathering sand and the placement was straightforward. There are also hook placements with one really nice option. The canyon starts with stemming and downclimbing, opens back up, then closes again. We only encountered two raps and one sketchy downclimb where we deployed the sandtrap again. There is an optional side canyon — the most difficult section — that some attempted. The last section of narrows is the most scenic with narrow corridors and beautiful passage. We went from motel 6 to Red Spur and back in around 12 hours. Expect a ¾ day to complete. I recommend at least a weekend out on the spur and camping on the rim for the incredible views.