Red Hollow in Elkheart Cliffs BLM, UT

Hike Red Hollow Elkheart Cliffs BLM, UT

Class 2 1.2 miles 300 gain <1 hr Out + Back Jan 8, 2017
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Red Hollow is a small and pretty narrow red slot canyon just outside Zion National Park. Its easy access and fun obstacles make it a worthwhile visit, though it's not as epic as many of the other canyons nearby. A short walk through a wash leads into the narrows, where there are ropes/webbing to aid in climbing up some of the taller obstacles. The scrambling section of this canyon ends just past a major dryfall, but on my visit with my family I continued on slightly using a fixed rope to get a bit higher. Past this point the canyon seems to open up a bit and has some gorgeous tall sandstone walls, but the scrambling seemed to be over so I returned.

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Park before this ATV trail starts, without obstructing the gate (not pictured, on the left).
Park before this ATV trail starts, without obstructing the gate (not pictured, on the left).
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My brother Nick checking out the narrows.
My brother Nick checking out the narrows.
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My parents in their first slot canyon :)
My parents in their first slot canyon :)
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A piece of webbing was dangling to bypass this tough spot.
A piece of webbing was dangling to bypass this tough spot.
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Eventually the canyon opens up, but I turned back to rejoin my family.
Eventually the canyon opens up, but I turned back to rejoin my family.

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