Short Canyon - Cedar Mesa

Short Canyon
Cedar Mesa
Technical Canyoneering

Short Canyon is a nice little slot canyon that can be combined with several other slots in the area to create a fun day of canyoneering. The route has a little of everything, including a nice arch and a fantastic petroglyph panel.

Circle of Friends:
Short Canyon is part of the "Circle of Friends" program. Members of the "Circle of Friends" have access to more specific information, explicit route information, GPS waypoints, trailhead location and detailed maps. If you would like more information on joining the "Circle of Friends" visit the sign up page.

"Circle of Friends"

Some folks will go to great effort to keep their feet dry.

General Information:
Short Canyon is best described as fun and amusing. Short Canyon is rated 3B I using the Canyon Rating System. A GPS is helpful. Good map reading skills are essential. Navigation for this route is moderate.

Arch Information:
For the arch hunters in the crowd, directions to a nice little arch are provided.

Hiker Information:
For hikers, information on visiting the arch and a really nice petroglyph panel are provided.

Trailhead Information:
The route is suitable for two-wheel-drive vehicles in normal conditions. A vehicle shuttle is not required for this route.