3 Star Canyons

The highest quality canyons, with a good mixture of challenge, beauty and fun. 

2 Star Canyons

Canyons of above average quality, that are worth returning to several times.

1 Star Canyons

Good Canyons that are worth the effort required to descend.

0 Star Canyons

Canyons which might be worth a look if you happen to be in the area and have done everything else nearby.

Don’t Bother

Streams/Canyons that have been descended, but are not worth the effort required to descend. Included so those people searching for new canyons know to discount these streams.

Beta-less Canyons

Canyons that have been descended, but insufficient information is known to make a complete CanyonTopo. If you have been through one of these canyons and can add to our information, then please contact us. If you are going to one of these canyons, we’d appreciate if you make accurate records, a CanyonTopo and take lots of photos to send to us!

Potential Canyons

Streams that hold Canyon potential. Whether by their look on a map, by observation on site or word of mouth. If you are going to one of these canyons, we’d appreciate if you make accurate records, a CanyonTopo and take lots of photos to send to us!