Warm Springs Loop - Lake Powell

Warm Springs Loop
aka: Caliente, Fun Slot, Pottymouth

Lake Powell
Technical Canyoneering

Warm Springs Loop is a fun moderate route for experienced canyoneers located on Lake Powell. The canyon is not accessible from the lake and must be reached by four wheel drive.

The name Warm Springs was given to the canyon by early prospectors. Before Lake Powell was filled there was a small year round stream that flowed out of the bottom of the canyon into the Colorado River.

Circle of Friends:
Warm Springs Loop 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"

Mandy, Chris and Tom in Warm Springs Canyon

Chris, Tom, Mandy, & Bruce on the opening stem and then down into the slot.

General Information:
Warm Springs Loop is a fun technical canyoneering adventure. The route is rated 3A R III using the Canyon Rating System. Warm Springs Loop requires complete technical gear. A GPS is useful. Good map reading skills are essential. There are no trails in the area and route finding skills are required. You must be certain you are entering the intended drainage or you could encounter major difficulties.

There are no bolted anchors in this canyon, let's preserve this feature. Many canyoneers before you have descended this canyon without placing bolts, so please play fair. You might need to locate and construct natural anchors which is moderately difficult in this canyon.

Mark in beautiful eye catching section. Look at those lines.

Hiking down Warm Springs Canyon to check out Lake Powell.

Trailhead Information:
Warm Springs Loop does not require a vehicle shuttle. Four wheel drive is required to access this trailhead. This area is criss-crossed with roads. Stay on the road described until told to turn off of it. Not all roads described are noted on the USGS map.

Fixed a line here and rappel, Lake Powell is a short distance from here.

The exit is to climb up the main fork of Warm Springs. This is the crux obstacle.