Shillelagh Canyon 3A1, North Wash, Utah

Last canyon on this trip and it featured a scenic two-stage rappel entrance drop into the canyon. The views were nice and the drops were dramatic, but graffiti in the canyon was not great — a contrast from the other canyons and a reminder of how technical competency and community culture play a part in protecting canyons across the canyoneering world.

There were a few sections where the canyon became scenic but overall the entrance rappels were the best part. A good contrast to Blarney Canyon just next door.

🎒 Gear for this: Sterling Canyoneering Rope · Petzl Grigri+ · Petzl Vertex Helmet · Petzl Canyon Harness