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

Overview

RATING: 3A

Thu

A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

54 | 39

Fri

A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

47 | 30

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 28

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 31

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 66.

66 | 36

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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

A chance of rain and snow after 11am. Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. West wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

54 | 39

Fri

A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

47 | 30

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 28

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 31

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 66.

66 | 36

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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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