Canyoneering Bow and Arrow Canyon

Overview

Mon

102° | 64°

Tue

103° | 66°

Wed

104° | 68°

Thu

102° | 69°

Fri

100° | 67°

( Rated 3.7 / 72 Ratings )

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RATING: 3A

LENGTH: 2-3 hours (2.5 miles)

SEASON: Any, summers can be hot.

GEAR: Standard Technical Gear

RAPPELS: 3+ to 37 m ( 122 ft. )

WATER: Generally None

FLASHFLOOD: Low

Mon

102° | 64°

Tue

103° | 66°

Wed

104° | 68°

Thu

102° | 69°

Fri

100° | 67°

Longbow Arch on the approach.

One of my favorite short canyons in Moab, Bow and Arrow Canyon has a bit of everything scenery wise. Between Longbow Arch, Polka Dot Petroglyph, and stunning views of the Colorado River and Behind the Rocks, it is a diverse outing.

Bow and Arrow Canyons is not a very technical or narrow canyon. If you are looking for tight slots or technical challenges, look elsewhere. The canyon is more of a short outing that makes an enjoyable evening canyon.

Note: Why the name? Mike Stimola, who showed me the canyon and is the owner of Moab Canyon Tours ( https://www.moabcanyontours.com/) did the canyon the first time with his dog Arrow. Between Longbow Arch and Arrow the dog, a name was born!