San Rafael Swell — Black Boxes
Two of Utah's darkest slot canyons on the San Rafael River — technical wading and possible swims.
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- Region
- Utah, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Slickrock slot (1,500 m)
- Best season
- April – May, September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Slickrock slot (1,500 m)
- Best season: April – May, September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
Two of Utah's darkest slot canyons on the San Rafael River — technical wading and possible swims.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – May, September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Slickrock slot (1,500 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
San Rafael Swell — Black Boxes trip tools
Popular pursuits at San Rafael Swell — Black Boxes
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
