Big Horn Canyon |

Arches National Park

Canyoneering Big Horn Canyon - Arches National Park Canyoneering Big Horn Canyon

Arches National Park

Overview

RATING: 3A
LENGTH: 3-5 hours

Tue

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

89 | 60

Wed

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

84 | 59

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

85 | 56

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

86 | 55

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

88 | 57

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SEASON: Any, hot in the summer
GEAR: Standard technical gear, extra webbing 10 m ( 33 ft. ).
RAPPELS: 1+, bring 2-60 m ( 197 ft. ) ropes as some anchors are far back from the drop
WATER: Generally none.
FLASHFLOOD: Low

Tue

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

89 | 60

Wed

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

84 | 59

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

85 | 56

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

86 | 55

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

88 | 57

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Fantastic Views - Big Horn Canyon

Fantastic Views - Big Horn Canyon

Big Horn Canyon is a difficult canyon to recommend as a canyoneering destination. The actual canyon portion is short, and not terribly exciting. What makes this a trip worth recommending, however, is the approach hike. The views and scenery on the approach are fantastic. If you are looking for a hike with a little bit of technical canyoneering thrown in, this is a good choice. If you are looking for a canyoneering adventure, look elsewhere.

Visiting Big Horn Canyon also visits The Tunnel.

Big Horn Canyon is is a very beginner friendly route. It does, however, require excellent low-impact hiking skills. The approach requires crossing a mesa with much cryptobiotic soil. The damage that is starting to be visible is sad. Please choose a careful route on slickrock and in washes to avoid further damage.
More Fantastic Views - Big Horn Canyon

More Fantastic Views - Big Horn Canyon

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