Conditions:Upper Black Dragon Wash-20260714182809

Latest:	27 Jun 2026 (16 days ago)

Reported by:	Keaton (2 reports)
Location:	Upper Black Dragon Wash
Quality:	Great
Waterflow:	Deep pools
Wetsuit:	None
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Normal
Time:	3 hours

Team: 8 people with experience level Brand new to Advanced

Trip report URL:

Comments: Pot holes were mostly full of water. This canyon is a great introductory canyon for new people. Very easy to bail if needed as the canyon has easy spots to climb out at almost every obstacle you find. Follow the KLM map on here to get the easiest spots to cross the barbed wire fence.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
27 Jun 2026	Great	Deep pools	None	Normal	3 hours	8 people Brand new to Advanced	Keaton (2 reports)
Comment: Pot holes were mostly full of water. This canyon is a great introductory canyon for new people. Very easy to bail if needed as the canyon has easy spots to climb out at almost every obstacle you find. Follow the KLM map on here to get the easiest spots to cross the barbed wire fence.
9 May 2026	Good	Deep pools			2 hours	5 people	Dhoechst (28 reports)
Comment: Probably should have replaced some webbing, but I backed up the ones that were the worst and then downclimbed/slid. There were some deep pools and with the overcast and windy conditions, we were a little chilled in canyon. Very pretty rocks, and was a good way spend a couple of hours before dinner.
12 Apr 2025	Great	Deep pools	None	Normal	2 hours	2 people Beginner to Intermediate	Nolimitfez (10 reports)
Comment: Only 4 stars considering the short approach/exit, canyon length, and pothole fun. Couple were keepers but basic escape gear will suffice (every rappel and pothole is passable). Did it early in the morning, so chilly with wind but great romp once sun came out. No wet suits needed. Great quarter day descent if in the swell or passing through.