Blarney Canyon
verified 2026-05-12
ACA 3A
High flood risk
Hanksville, UT
Considered one of the best North Wash slots. Nice narrows and straightforward natural-anchor rappels.
Same trailhead as Shillelagh.
Logistics
| Manager | BLM Hanksville / Henry Mountains Field Station |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit or fee required for day-use or technical canyoneering. Dispersed BLM land managed by the Hanksville Henry Mountains Field Station. No developed facilities at the trailheads; pack out everything, no water, no toilets. Contact (435) 542-3461 for current conditions. |
| Distance | 4.5 RT |
| Elevation | ~600 ft |
| Time | 5-7 hr |
| Technical | 3A. Left Fork is the classic; multiple rappels on natural anchors |
| Season | Spring, fall |
| Flood risk | High |
| Vehicle access | Hwy 95 milepost 27.6; 2WD pullout |
| Crowd | Low to moderate |
| Coordinates | 37.9381, -110.4683 |
Sources
- field office: https://www.blm.gov/office/henry-mountains-field-station
- robbers roost: https://www.blm.gov/visit/robbers-roost-dirty-devil
- north wash map: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/BLMUtahNorthWashMap.pdf