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The hike from Route 9 up the slickrock bowl to the little hoodoo at the top of the ridge. This is the standard Keyhole Canyon approach hike. ![]() |
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From the top of the ridge, we get a great view down into Keyhole Canyon with the Jughandle Arch in the distance. ![]() |
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The sketchy downclimb into Keyhole Canyon. Once at the bottom, most people will turn left for the popular canyoneering route, but we're going to turn right. ![]() |
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Some nice golden light in Keyhole Canyon! ![]() |
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Soon enough, we scramble left up and out of the canyon to walk the shelves above. Take great care near the steep slabs. ![]() |
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A wonderful wide-open slickrock pantheon! ![]() |
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Following the shallow watercourse of Upper Keyhole Canyon... ![]() |
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As the canyon narrows, we cross over to the left (west) shelf just above the wash. ![]() |