Larry Canyon
verified 2026-05-12
ACA 3A
Moderate flood risk
Hanksville, UT
Robbers Roost classic. Iconic 'slanted slot' section, deep dark narrows, soaring orange walls.
Gloves highly recommended. Bring a headlamp for the dark sections.
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 | 4.8 with shuttle (standard); 7-9 full Larry |
| Elevation | ~1000 ft |
| Time | 5-7 hr standard, 8-12 hr full |
| Technical | 3A III. 2-5 rappels to 99 ft. Strenuous slanted slot and chimneying. |
| Season | Spring, fall |
| Flood risk | Moderate |
| Vehicle access | Hwy 24 then 20+ mi dirt past Ekker Ranch; HC/4WD |
| Crowd | Low |
| Coordinates | 38.3049, -110.3791 |
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
- heroPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Larry_Canyon_Slot_(908565086).jpg