Deer Creek (Grand Canyon)

Deer Creek (Grand Canyon) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Deer Creek Narrows.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C V R (v5a5 V) Swift water Raps:‌6, max ↨200ft Metric Overall: 13h-4 days  ⟷20mi Approach:  ↓5200ft Descent:  ⟷0.3mi  ↓341ft Exit:  ↑5200ft Closed Red Tape:‌Closed to entry Shuttle:‌ Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	36.3924, -112.5060
Condition Reports:	16 Oct 2014 "Most recent conditions reported at HikeArizona.com, see Trip Report for full details.
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Regions:	North America United States Arizona Grand Canyon

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Reference photos

20 Mar 2011: Moderate-High. A bit high, quite challenging but not too dangerous (class C1+ = a4+). Crux Rig in Deer Creek. Normal Flow

20 Mar 2011: Moderate-High. A bit high, quite challenging but not too dangerous (class C1+ = a4+). Flow at entrance. Normal Levels.

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Introduction

Many claim this is the absolute best canyon in Arizona. The canyon is just 1/4 mile, but it requires a 20 mile hike and 5200ft elevation gain/loss. It is definitely better done as part of a rafting trip down the Colorado river.

Red tape

Entry to this area has been officially closed since 2012. Judging from Instagram posts, some rafting groups descend the canyon despite the closure. It is not clear if they are getting special permits or poaching the canyon, either way this seems the best and only way to run this canyon right now. The access from the river is straightforward and the canyon descent takes just a few hours.

Beta sites

• RoadTripRyan.com  : Deer Creek
• CanyonChronicles.com  : Deer Creek Narrows
• HikeArizona.com  : Deer Creek Narrows
• Grand Canyoneering Book by Todd Martin  : Deer Creek (Lower)
• Arizona Technical Canyoneering Book by Todd Martin  : Deer Creek
• ToddsHikingGuide.com  : Deer Creek Narrows
• Super Amazing Map  : Deer Creek - Tapeats Narrows (CLOSED)
• ToddsHikingGuide.com  : Deer Creek
• SummitPost.org  : Deer Creek Narrows (Lower Deer Creek Canyon)