Thanks for the heads up! I have no idea why this happened. I am glad I got in there before that happened. Hopefully it will reopen as this area is one of the most beautiful areas I have ever seen. Cheers!
There was no "official" reason given, but I found this on "Mountainbuzz.com ..."
"Although there has been no definitive reason given, and no official
announcement of the closure other than at the Lees Ferry orientation
talk, it's believed that safety concerns and protection of culturally
sensitive sites influenced the decision to close the narrows."
This is the "official" word listed in the NPS brochure.
Climbing and/or rappelling in the creek narrows, with or without the use of ropes or other technical equipment is prohibited. This restriction extends within the creek beginning at the southeast end of the rock ledges, known as the “Patio” to the base of Deer Creek Falls. The trail from the river to hiker campsites and points up-canyon remains open. This restriction is necessary for the protection of significant cultural resources.
Scott - Sep 7, 2012 10:59 am - Hasn't voted
CLOSED!Unfortunately the National Park Service has closed access to the Deer Creek Narrows.
Alex Wood - Sep 7, 2012 12:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: CLOSED!Thanks for the heads up! I have no idea why this happened. I am glad I got in there before that happened. Hopefully it will reopen as this area is one of the most beautiful areas I have ever seen. Cheers!
lcarreau - Sep 7, 2012 10:00 pm - Voted 10/10
Re: CLOSED!There was no "official" reason given, but I found this on "Mountainbuzz.com ..."
"Although there has been no definitive reason given, and no official
announcement of the closure other than at the Lees Ferry orientation
talk, it's believed that safety concerns and protection of culturally
sensitive sites influenced the decision to close the narrows."
fossana - May 15, 2015 3:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: CLOSED!This is the "official" word listed in the NPS brochure.
Climbing and/or rappelling in the creek narrows, with or without the use of ropes or other technical equipment is prohibited. This restriction extends within the creek beginning at the southeast end of the rock ledges, known as the “Patio” to the base of Deer Creek Falls. The trail from the river to hiker campsites and points up-canyon remains open. This restriction is necessary for the protection of significant cultural resources.