- Locale: Fry Canyon
- Time: 2-4 Hours
- Fee: None
For those looking for adventure, the twists and turns of Fry Canyon will make your Bears Ears adventure all the more memorable. This is considered an “introductory” canyon but still requires technical expertise, use of ropes in one rappel, and a long swim. Fry Canyon is for people with experience canyoneering or traveling with a guide. This is a popular route because it is easily accessible and offers views of Ancestral Puebloan structures. There are no facilities or water available at Fry Canyon.
Special Considerations
Do not attempt to go canyoneering when there is precipitation in the area. Flash floods are extremely dangerous and can happen at any time, even if localized weather is clear. This slot canyon is best in the spring, summer and fall and can be cold at times because of water in the slot. Be prepared to bring in water, food, and 50-meter rope and dry bags to protect dry clothing and gear. Please pack out any waste.
- Tips For Visiting Here with Respect
Enjoy Cultural Sites Without Ropes
This protects delicate ancestral rock imagery and structures from damage caused by falling rocks and looting. The use of climbing gear, like ropes, to access cultural sites is illegal.
Leave Cultural Belongings Where They Are
Cultural belongings such as pottery pieces, flakes and stone tools, corn cobs, and textiles left by early Indigenous peoples are still sacred to Tribes and Pueblos. Ancestral items and historic artifacts help researchers learn about the past. It's illegal to remove such items from public lands.
Refrain From Grinding Ancestral Slicks
Grinding slicks and carved grooves were created by early Indigenous peoples. Respect the ancestors who left them by refraining from touching or using altered surfaces that you may encounter on the landscape.
- Maps and Directions
- Coordinates: 37.636659, -110.149312
- Directions:
From Bluff: Travel north on Hwy 191 for 21 miles. Turn left onto UT-95 N and continue for 49 miles to mile marker 71.7. Park on the east side of the bridge on the south side of Highway 95. Enter the canyon about ¼ mile south of the bridge, then head down canyon, passing under the bridge.
From Blanding: Travel south on Hwy 191 for 4 miles until the junction with UT-95. Turn right and travel 49 miles west to mile marker 71.7. Park on the east side of the bridge on the south side of Highway 95. Enter the canyon about ¼ mile south of the bridge, then head down canyon, passing under the bridge.