>>2383214Southern Utah/Northern AZ have the greatest redrock canyons on earth. People usually specify Southern UT because you won't fucking die trying to paddle it like you would in GC proper. Plus the actual GC takes 2-3 weeks to paddle the whole thing. It is just far too advanced for beginners to do. Canyonlands and the San Juan near Mexican hat and Glen Canyon are all easy and nearly flat water. Very beginner friendly.