Conditions:Pipe Creek (East Fork)-20211012044845

Latest:	10 Oct 2021 (3 yrs, 7 mos ago)

Reported by:	EMoorcroft (450 reports)
Quality:	Good
Waterflow:
Wetsuit:	None
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Easy
Time:	11 hours

Team: 2 people with experience level Intermediate to Advanced

Trip report URL:

Comments: 3 hr approach. 3 hr route. 5 hr exit.

all anchors in good shape. 1st anchor backed up and is less than 100.

pack light and enjoy.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
17 May 2025	Great	Low	None	Normal	11 hours	2 people Intermediate to Advanced	Teamsnuggle (13 reports)
Comment: Time includes descent from bright angel trail to pipe creek, then descent of garden creek and out the bright angel. Pleasantly surprised by rappels in pipe creek, beautiful mossy caves.
24 Apr 2022	Good	Very Low	None	Normal	13 hours	2 people Advanced	EMoorcroft (450 reports),Nclegg (407 reports)
Comment: Time reflects a descent of East Pipe and Garden Creek. 2.5h approach to Pipe Creek via S. Kaibab starting at Pipe Creek Vista (0.75mi from TH). Flow was low and pools at middle and base of R1 were knee depth at most. Wore neoprene socks but no wetsuit. R1 webbing is new and extended to lip for a <100’ rappel and smooth pull. Small cave along R2 is still pristine - tread carefully. Midway through canyon I became warm and removed my windbreaker.
10 Oct 2021	Good		None	Easy	11 hours	2 people Intermediate to Advanced	EMoorcroft (450 reports)
Comment: 3 hr approach. 3 hr route. 5 hr exit. all anchors in good shape. 1st anchor backed up and is less than 100. pack light and enjoy.
14 Nov 2020	Good	Very Low	Rain jacket	Normal	11 hours	1 people	Morgan (103 reports)
Comment: Car to car time includes a descent of Garden Creek after exiting Pipe.
5 May 2018	Good	Very Low	None	Normal	9 hours	3 people Intermediate to Advanced	PatWinstanley (80 reports)
Comment: 9.5 hours car to car from Bright Angel trailhead. We used Bright Angel trail for both ingress and egress so we wouldn't have to fuss around with shuttle bus rides - this looks like it may add .5 - 1 miles to the trip. Pipe Creek was flowing very lightly, no deep wades or swims. Replaced/repaired a few anchors, all in good shape now.
22 May 2016? Trip report							AdamGifford@Facebook (2 reports)
Comment: extracts from Facebook posts, click link for full details (privacy restrictions may apply) " Did a run through the east arm of Pipe Creek (Grand Canyon) yesterday (photo credit: Jesse Martin)." Southwestern Canyoneering
8 Apr 2015 Trip report							HikeArizona.com (271 reports)
Comment: Most recent conditions reported at HikeArizona.com, see Trip Report for full details.