Deer Creek Grand Canyon in May

[EmmaDean]

Just to see who would be interested...

[Taylor]

I thought the park service closed it...

[canyonexplorer]

I was also planning to do the same trip in may but indeed it's closed

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[EmmaDean]

Whaaat? No!! I just got the permits and the ranger didn't say anything. I wonder why it's closed :(
I'll get in touch with the back country office sometimes this week. Oh well, if that's not doable, I'll just have to find another waterfall.

[canyonexplorer]

I think you can backpack down but you can't rap down the final waterfall. not sure about the narrows just before that.

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[MrAdam]

Lower Deer Creek from the patio to the river is closed for canyoneering and has been for almost 2 years now. The upper forks are still open for canyoneering and the Middle Fork of Deer Creek is absolutely spectacular.

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[canyonexplorer]

Thanks for the pics Mr. Adam! Here is the closure info: http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Thunder_River_Trail.pdf

[canyonexplorer]

I'd be interested in doing the middle fork. When did you get your permit for? I was looking to do a trip there between May 24th - 28th.

[EmmaDean]

I'd be interested in doing the middle fork. When did you get your permit for? I was looking to do a trip there between May 24th - 28th.

Middle Fork it is. I just read the description again in the Grand Canyoneering book from Todd Martin. Sweet. Just have to be aware for that keeper pothole.

I have camping permits for 4 people for the nights of May 19-20.

And cool photos MrAdams!