Benson Creek Canyon
Beta for Benson Creek Canyon
Duration
1.5
- 3.5 hrs.
Longest Rappel
105 ft
Number of Rappels
4
Country: united states
State/Province: UT
City or Nearest City: Springdale
Approaches:
![Approach Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Canyoneering-Approach-pin.png)
First Rappel:
![First Rappel Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/First-rappel-pin.png)
Last Rappel:
![Last Rappel Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Last-Rappel-Pin.png)
Exits:
![Exit Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Canyoneering-Exit-Icon.png)
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Essential Canyoneering Gear
![Canyoneering Descender Hoodoo](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Descender-Hoodoo.jpg)
Descender - Hoodoo
![Canyoneering Carabiner Pirate up Lock Carabiner Rock Exotica](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Carabiner-Pirate-Up-Lock-Carabiner-Rock-Exotica.jpg)
Carabiners
![CAMP Oval Quick Link](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CAMP-Oval-Quick-Link.jpg)
Quicklinks
![canyoneering harness canyon XP Singing Rock](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Harness-Canyon-XP-Singing-Rock.jpg)
Harness
![Canyoneering Gloves Metolius](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Gloves-Metolius.jpg)
Gloves
![canyoneering ropes](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Canyoneering-ropes.jpg)
Rope
![canyoneering helmets](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canyoneering-helmets.jpg)
Helmet
![PAS Canyoneering Sterling Chain Reactor](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PAS-Canyoneering-Sterling-Chain-Reactor.jpg)
Personal Anchor System
![Canyoneering Shoes LA Sportiva TX3](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Shoes-LA-Sportiva-TX3.jpg)
Canyoneering Shoes (LA Sportiva TX3)
![Canyoneering webbing Bluewater](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Webbing-Bluewater.jpeg)
Webbing (Bluewater)
![VT Prusik Bluewater](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/VT-Prusik-Bluewater.jpg)
VT Prusik
![Canyoneering Pull Cord Bluewater](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Canyoneering-Pull-Cord-Bluewater.jpg)
Pull Cord
Wet Canyon Gear
Because this is a wet canyon, we strongly recommend having these supplies
Seasonal Gear Recommendations
for Benson Creek Canyon
Benson Creek Canyon Rappels
- 4 rappels
![Looking up the 1st rappel in Benson Creek](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rappel-1-bottom-benson-creek-canyon.jpg)
Rappel 1
Length: 105 ft
Coordinates: 37.770773,-112.830954
Rappel 1 Anchor![Anchor Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bolt-Hanger-Canyoneering-35px.png)
The anchor for this rappel is a large tree just on the left side of the top of the waterfall. It is easy to spot and has webbing around the tree.
Overview
Rappel down the beautiful fluted chute with water flowing down it about 100 ft. to the floor. About 2/3rds of the way down there is a small ledge that has ankle-deep water usually. You will get wet!
Top View Photos
Bottom View Photos
![Beginning rappel 2 in Benson Creek Canyon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/rappel-2-top-benson-creek-canyon.jpg)
Rappel 2
Length: 45 ft
Type of Rappel: Two-stage
Rappel 2 Anchor![Anchor Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bolt-Hanger-Canyoneering-35px.png)
Two bolted chains with permanent hardware just above eye level on the right hand wall of the canyon.
Overview
From the first rappel take about 3 steps down canyon and you will reach the second rappel. The first part of this rappel drop only about 7-8 ft. to a large landing. Walk down canyon after the first drop while on rope and then rappel another 30 ft. down to the bottom.
Top View Photos
Bottom View Photos
![Icy rappel in Benson Creek Canyon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/bottom-rappel-3-benson-creek-canyon.jpg)
Rappel 3
Length: 55 ft
Rappel 3 Anchor![Anchor Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bolt-Hanger-Canyoneering-35px.png)
Two bolted chains with hangers on the left-hand side of the canyon wall.
Overview
From the bottom of the second rappel, walk down canyon for about 2 minutes until you reach the next drop. This rappel is down another waterfall that is sure to get you wet on the way down.
Bottom View Photos
![Finishing the last rappel in Benson Creek Canyon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/bottom-rappel-4-benson-creek-canyon.jpg)
Rappel 4
Length: 45 ft
Coordinates: 37.771955,-112.832588
Rappel 4 Anchor Left![Anchor Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bolt-Hanger-Canyoneering-35px.png)
On the left-hand-side of the canyon, there are a set of chains and bolted hangers that are near your feet that can be used to stay directly in the watercourse and rappel directly down the falls.
Rappel 4 Anchor Right![Anchor Icon](https://www.voyout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bolt-Hanger-Canyoneering-35px.png)
On the right-hand side of the canyon of the wall near the edge of the drop, there is a set of chains and bolted hangers that will cause you to drop down the dry portion of the falls avoiding all of the water.
Overview
After you finish the 3rd rappel walk for another 4-5 minutes down canyon until you reach the final drop. The canyon will open up and you will have the option to rappel either side of the falls.
Bottom View Photos
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Benson Creek Canyon Trip Reports
July 17, 2021
It was an overcast day when we went down Benson Creek and it even sprinkled on us a bit. Overall, the temperature was great and the water was refreshing in July. The approach was simple and only had one steep section that made us breathe a little harder. We got wet from the waist down, but dried off on the 15ish minute hike back to the car. We had two brand new beginners with us in our group of 6 and we made it took us less than 3 hours from car to car. We did not bring wetsuits and all four anchors were in good shape. At the bottom of the third rappel we noticed bolts for a climbing route. It looked pretty cool.
October 31, 2020
What a surprising adventure! We expected fun rappels, but we did not expect all of the ice that we encountered. We decided that is was still safe to descend and we were glad we did. We descended with no wetsuits and we were fine. It was cold though, so if you are planning on spending more than 45 minutes in the canyon and in the cold running water and ice, you might want a wetsuit. Aside from the ice, the water was flowing as well, adding to the chill. Anchors were all in good condition.
October 17, 2020
It was a perfect fall day to run this canyon. We tried to find the approach that goes directly up the scree field gully on the South side of the canyon that is mentioned in other beta sites, but it was so overgrown we could not locate it and decided to not on that route. Instead, we went around the South side of the rock ridge just as mentioned in this beta. We did NOT need wetsuits because we moved through pretty quickly. The water was running and it was cold though. All anchors were in good shape. We added another piece of webbing around the tree as a backup because it was hard to tell how long the rope that was providing an anchor, was there for. All the rappels are pretty much back to back. There were 3 of us and ended up taking us 3 hours even after our small detour trying to find the gully approach. Great short canyon that would be a refreshing blast during the summer.