Falling Cow

A short canyon finishing with a beautiful big rappel into a natural spring on the Colorado River, providing for an excellent packrafting route past the iconic Horseshoe Bend and out to Lee's Ferry.

A sandy hike leads to a sculpted canyon with avoidable potholes and a 20 foot downclimb. Another short bit of canyoning will lead to a second rap or handline into the first of two potholes. It is possible these potholes could become difficult to escape although currently are full of sand and no issue. The final rappel is 275 feet off 2 bolts and hangers and down a beautiful wall, ending in a sculpted watercourse at the end of the rappel. Look down before passing the natural spring bubbling out of the cliff band below landing in a small grotto of calm water normally about 2 to 3 feet deep. Use the small island on downriver side of canyon for packraft setup.