Happy Canyon (via Burr Point) | Dirty Devil

Canyoneering Happy Canyon (via Burr Point) - Dirty DevilHiking Happy Canyon (via Burr Point) - Dirty Devil Happy Canyon (via Burr Point)

Dirty Devil

Overview

RATING: 3A
CURRENT CFS: Getting current CFS.... Full Details

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

53 | 29

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 52.

52 | 27

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 27

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 27

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 24

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SEASON: Any, although summers can be hot, and the trail slippery and difficult to find with snow on the ground.
GEAR: 15 m ( 50 ft. ) Rope, Ascending Gear
RAPPELS: 1 - 15 m ( 50 ft. )
WATER: Generally little or none except crossing the Dirty Devil River which is usually knee deep or less, unless during spring runoff or afterrecent rains.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see thedrainage and skies on the approach.

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

53 | 29

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 52.

52 | 27

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 27

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 27

Mon

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 24

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Petrified Wood

Petrified Wood

Happy Canyon is an amazing place, with a long approach. Because of the approach and relatively short canyon section, this is an adventure I would highly recommend to hikers with a bit of technical experience. Hardcore technical canyoneers are likely to be disappointed with the long approach. Happy Canyon is a hike many people underestimate! Many have had to turn back well before reaching the canyon or end up returning in the dark. Be prepared for a long day. Those with a high clearance 4x4 or ATV may be better-suited hiking to Happy via Poison Spring. It is a much shorter hike, but with a more difficult road to the trailhead.

The canyon itself is one of the most scenic on the Colorado Plateau. It is often compared to Antelope Canyon near Page, a fair comparison and is a must see. Photographers will be dazzled by its changing lines and light at every corner. It seems there is no bad time to visit for lighting, as it meanders enough to let light in different sections throughout the day, but I think midday brings out the richest colors.

Note: You will need to wade across the Dirty Devil River to reach the canyon. In all but flood stage, this is usually less than knee deep, maybe waist deep if you pick the wrong spot and levels are high. At less than 100 CFS, it should be a pretty easy crossing. If much above 100 CFS, I would be cautious. Current conditions available on the USGS site: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?site_no=09333500
The Amazing Happy Canyon

The Amazing Happy Canyon

Happy Canyon Glow

Happy Canyon Glow

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