Glen Canyon issues quicksand alert, warning visitors

March 3, 2026

The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area released a quicksand alert on Tuesday afternoon.

According to a recent social media post from the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (GCNRA), there is an active quicksand alert throughout the park. The risk is especially high near shorelines and in drainage areas.

Even ground that appears to be dry and stable can suddenly give way, according to GCNRA. They added, “Watch for unstable, shifting, or unusually soft ground, and use caution when entering these areas.”

Additional quicksand safety tips are available on Glen Canyons website, where they provide tips on how to recognize possible quicksand and how to safely escape from quicksand. abc4