Flying Cactus Canyon

A great introduction to the Santa Rosas, Flying Cactus Canyon offers the desert flora and unique geology of longer canyons in the area without the usual long, sandy approach hike or 4WD-only access route. The canyon shares its final rappel and exit hike with Guadalupe Creek, an area classic.

A 35' drop between R6 and R7 can be downclimbed depending on comfort level. No anchor was constructed on the first descent. The final rappel is shared with Guadalupe Creek after Flying Cactus joins the main Guadalupe drainage. All rappel lengths are approximate.