Dragonfly Canyon | Arches National Park

Canyoneering Dragonfly Canyon - Arches National Park Canyoneering Dragonfly Canyon

Arches National Park

Overview

Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
87° | 58°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
89° | 62°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 92.
92° | 62°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 93.
93° | 64°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 66°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
RAPPELS: 2 (20 m ( 66 ft. ). and 40 m ( 132 ft. ))
WATER: Generally a couple of pools to swim, but short. No wetsuit needed on warm days.
FLASHFLOOD: Minimal, unless heavy rains right over the canyon
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph.
87° | 58°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
89° | 62°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 92.
92° | 62°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 93.
93° | 64°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 66°
Potholes
Potholes
Pothole swim before first rap
Pothole swim before first rap

Dragonfly is a classic short canyoneering adventure in Arches. Big views, two rappels, potholes, and a beautiful deep, lush canyon. If you have a few hours, and would like to experience beauty and solitude within a stone's throw of the main road, this is the place!

WARNING: A keeper pothole has reportedly appeared a pothole before the first rappel that is difficult to escape. Pothole gear and skills required. Hard throws or other skills may be needed depending on water level.

Poison Ivy Warning: There can be poison ivy at the bottom of the last rappel, but it is generally avoidable.
first rap
first rap
hike out
hike out

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