Hype:

Arches National Park, with it's high visitation, can sometimes feel crowded, and more like a day at the mall than a day in the wilderness. Lost and Found canyon is a wilderness experience tucked away in a very busy National Park. You are not likely to see others during your visit here, but are likely to experience a quiet beauty that is the magic of wilderness.

The canyon itself is exquisite and unique. The first rappel goes through a small natural bridge. Magic! The rest of the journey takes you through an other worldly landscape of towering spires, domes, narrows, with some amazing views. Lost and Found is suitable for most canyoneers, although it does require a bit of easy, yet very exposed climbing. It is best to have an experienced canyoneer, or rock climbing in the group. An alternate, slightly longer outing, avoids the exposed climbing entirely, but requires a car shuttle.

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My History:

I visited Lost and Found in the fall of 2009. At the last anchor, in addition to the usual webbing and rappel rings, we found a full car tow strap as part of the anchor. Hence the name, although perhaps we should have called it Left and Found? Or AAA? If you have any information on when this canyon was first done, please contact me, I'd be interested to hear the story.

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