Northwest Fork of Big Spring Canyon | High Spur

Canyoneering Northwest Fork of Big Spring Canyon - High Spur Canyoneering Northwest Fork of Big Spring Canyon

High Spur

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Wed Rain before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
58° | na°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
61° | 51°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph.
58° | 49°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
54° | 44°
Sun A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
54° | 44°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall (hot in summer)
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, keeper pothole gear.
RAPPELS: 2 to 22 m ( 73 ft. )
WATER: Generally little or none.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
Wed Rain before 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 58, with temperatures falling to around 56 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
58° | na°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
61° | 51°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 15 to 18 mph.
58° | 49°
Sat A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
54° | 44°
Sun A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
54° | 44°
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Looking Up!
Looking Up!

A short approach, short exit, and amazing slot section, what more could a canyoneer ask for? This short outing is technically very straightforward and suited for all canyoneers. It provides a good introduction before the more challenging West Fork of Big Spring, just down the road. The short and casual nature make this a good choice for an evening route after doing something else during the day.

As of 2022, the canyon now contains a keeper pothole. Be prepared for keeper pothole escape!
Tyler Fallentine on the second rappel - Northwest Big Spring
Tyler Fallentine on the second rappel - Northwest Big Spring
Bottom of the second rappel - Northwest Big Spring
Bottom of the second rappel - Northwest Big Spring

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Keeper Pothole

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