Lost and Found Canyon - Arches National Park

RATING: 3A

LENGTH: 4-6 Hours

GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, extra webbing.

RAPPELS: 3 to 40 m ( 132 ft. )

WATER: None.

FLASHFLOOD: Low to moderate.

SEASON: Any, although summers can be very hot.

NOTES: Accessing the trailhead requires a bit of sandy road. A high clearance vehicle or 4-wheel drive is recommended, although cars can make it to the trailhead if aggressively driven across the sandy spots in most conditions.

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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Comments

Great canyon. I was in there after recent rains, and didn't have to get my feet wet.

by: pothole [Dec 10, 2009]

Seems that this canyon in also know as Undercover. As of 4/5/2010 all bolt anchors in great condition. The webbing should be replaced soon. This would probably require about 70 feet to replace all the webbing in the canyon. According to a poster on bogley.com this canyon was first done in 1997 and the tow strap was the end of a spool in 2 inch military surplus webbing.

by: mesa_rn [Apr 06, 2011]

Did this canyon with a group of 6 in May 2011. At the last rappel, we found newly placed bolts, hangers & chain on the north wall. They are very heavy duty.

by: peakbaggers [Aug 18, 2011]