Canyoneering
Northwest Fork of Big Spring Canyon
High Spur
Overview
Thu
96°
|
67°
Fri
100°
|
70°
Sat
102°
|
72°
Sun
103°
|
73°
Mon
102°
|
75°
RATING:
3A
LENGTH:
2-4 Hours (2.4 miles)
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.
Thu
96°
|
67°
Fri
100°
|
70°
Sat
102°
|
72°
Sun
103°
|
73°
Mon
102°
|
75°
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!
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Photos
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
Bottom of the second rappel - Northwest Big Spring
Mark Fallentine on the second rappel - Northwest Big Spring
Northwest Big Spring
Mark and Tyler Fallentine - Northwest Big Spring
Canyon light Northwest Big Spring
Mark and Tyler Fallentine - Keeping the feet dry - Northwest Big Spring
Opening up Northwest Big Spring
Escape from Bottom of 1st drop
Looking Up!
Videos
Keeper Pothole