This handout is for visitors with a permit to do the Spry Canyon technical slot canyon. This information helps prevent erosion at the sandy exit slope after you come out of the slot section. Published by the National Park Service (NPS).
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Zion National Park
Springdale, Utah 84767
435 772-3256 phone
435 772-3426 fax
www.nps.gov/zion
Zion National Park
Spry Canyon
When exiting Spry Canyon do not traverse to the landslide and descend!
This causes excessive erosion. Several efforts have been made by the National Park Service and the
canyoneering community to repair this eroded slope. However, even the smallest amount of use causes
a huge impact on this delicate slope.
To prevent further damage, stay in the rocky boulder field directly below the last rappel. As you
scramble through the watercourse (boulder field) you will come to a ledge with a 100 foot drop.
Rappel or follow the rocky area until you reach Pine Creek. You can then follow Pine Creek drainage
all the way to the bridge and parking area.
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