Sunrise Canyoneering in Yankee Doodle Hollow

Itinerary tips

• 1Plan for a 4-hour door-to-door experience, accounting for a 45-minute drive from St. George and approximately 2.5 to 3 hours of active canyon time.
• 2Pack a 100-foot rope and basic vertical gear, as this technical route requires several rappels including a notable 70-foot drop at the start.
• 3Wear closed-toe approach shoes or hiking boots with high-friction rubber soles to maintain grip on the slickrock and vertical walls.
• 4Access the trailhead via the gravel Danish Ranch Road; while usually passable for sedans, a high-clearance vehicle is recommended after recent rains.
• 5Check the National Weather Service flash flood forecast before departing, as this canyon becomes extremely dangerous during monsoon moisture.
• 6Download offline maps of the Dixie National Forest beforehand, as cell service is non-existent once you leave the Highway 18 corridor.