Choprock Canyon

verified 2026-05-12 ACA 3B Moderate flood risk Escalante, UT

Serious committing technical canyon. 2005 hypothermia fatalities. Experienced only.

Backpack into Fence Canyon, do it from camp.

Logistics

Manager	BLM Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Permit	No fee, no day-use permit required. Free overnight backpacking permit required for any backcountry camping (self-issue at developed trailheads or at GSENM visitor centers in Cannonville, Escalante, Kanab, or Big Water). Day-use is free.
Distance	~15 mi via Fence approach
Elevation	~1500 ft
Time	12+ hr or overnight
Technical	3B/4B IV. Cold water exposure, heavy wetsuit required
Season	Late spring through early fall
Flood risk	Moderate
Vehicle access	Egypt Bench Rd; HC/4WD
Crowd	Very low
Coordinates	37.6133, -111.2306