Heaps Canyon - Zion Main Canyon Stats

08/07/2021
Started at 4:00am from the Grotto, hiked to Cabin Springs and filtered water, dropped into the first narrow at around 10:00am, got back to the car at 8:30pm. It took us way longer than we wanted it to/thought it would. We were first people down after significant rain and flash flooding in the area. Lots of debris left over and plenty of water to swim through. We broke a couple of "dams" and turned a few of the raps into a class C canyon. We went way to slow on the last rap sequence and when doing it again will leave a station chief at each rap to help speed things up. The scale of the canyon is awe inspiring, and the scenery/landscape is almost spiritual in it's beauty. Must do again! Team consisted of Matt W, Jared W, Jared S, Jeff B, Bryce B, and myself.

jv.boon

06/12/2021
Was told water was 2-3ft low. Experienced several complex pothole problems, 6-8 requiring partner assists. Left grotto parking lot at 4:41, got back at 11:42pm, after a minor debacle on last 2 raps. Also allowed team of 2 behind us to use my rope to rap, added 1.5 hours minimum.

rybark

06/11/2021
Didn't go. 300, 200, 120, 66, 55

Labako

04/03/2021
Started at 3:30 am, Reached the western top of the plateau at 7:00 am. 10:20 am we were at the first Narrows section and suited up. Water very cold, pushing ice and walking on snow in the second narrows. Third set of Narrow very long. Many, many log obstacles. Wore a dry suit, which leaked at the neck gasket. Reached the final-up climb for the last 500 foot rappel at 7:15 pm where we switched back out of water clothing into dry apparel. Final rope pull at 11:20 pm. Approximately 20 hours car to car. By the time we finished I was exhausted.

ksee15

10/13/2019
Completed with Nate Gregory, Abe Kim, Chris Brandenburg, Phil Bond, and Trent Allen

nathanm4

06/02/2018
3 people, 3 am start at lava point, 6 pm finish including some long breaks before the first narrows, and before the final raps. Water seemed to be near full, 80-90%? i climbed out of all potholes and logjams, but some needed help. Birds perch can NOT comfortably fit 3, it can awkwardly fit 2. Over all fantastic canyon. if you have significant pothole experience, and are comftrable with big wall rappels do heaps 100%!!

ksee15

10/26/2017
Completed with Nate Gregory, Devin Stratton, Paul Bond, and Garrett.