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Dragonfly Canyon
Arches National Park
Technical Canyoneering
Dragonfly
Canyon is one of the best canyoneering routes in Arches National Park. The route visits
a beautiful canyon that is hidden from the average tourist. The route is beginner friendly
with competent leadership. |
Circle of Friends:
Dragonfly
is part of the "Circle of Friends" program.
Members of the "Circle of Friends" have
access to more specific information, explicit route information, GPS waypoints, trailhead
location and detailed maps. If you would
like more information on joining the "Circle of Friends" visit the sign
up page.
"Circle of Friends"
General Information:
Dragonfly
Canyon is a fun technical canyoneering adventure that involves potholes and rappels. The
scenery is dramatic. Dragonfly Canyon requires complete technical gear. Dragonfly Canyon is rated 3B II using the
Canyon Rating System. A GPS is useful. Good map reading skills are essential. Navigation
for this route is moderate. You will need an
Arches Canyoneering Permit to enter Dragonfly Canyon.
Trailhead
Information:
The trailhead is located inside Arches National Park and is accessible to all vehicles in
all conditions.
Cryptobiotic
Soil:
Follow the route described and you
will avoid areas of cryptobiotic crust. Please avoid disturbing all cryptobiotic crust.
Stay on existing trails, walk in wash bottoms or on slickrock. Go out of your way,
literally, to avoid cryptobiotic soil. Cryptobiotic crust requires years of undisturbed
growth before it becomes visible as an irregular, blackish mat on the soil surface. A
single footprint by a careless hiker can destroy years of growth.
Video:
Every canyon is
better with a video. If this video fails to play on your mobile device or
computer you can always watch the
Original YouTube Version here.
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