Arrow Canyon Wilderness
Recreational Opportunities
Technical rock climbing at Arrow Canyon varies from vertical climbing to overhung cave climbing. The routes vary in grade from 5.8 to hard 5.12, with the majority of the routes in the 5.11 grades on the vertical walls and 5.12 in the two caves. Arrow Canyon has religious significance for the Moapa Tribe and has also been identified as a potential traditional cultural property. There is a high concentration of Native American rock art, predominately in the form of petroglyphs. In order to preserve the climbing possibilities in Arrow Canyon, climbers should avoid impacts to cultural resources. Potential impacts to the petroglyphs include degradation through physical contact with the elements, bolts, indirect effects from misplaced camp fires/smoke damage, fire arms/shooting, etc. Do not climb on or within 100 feet of any rock art.Rock climbing can continue in the Arrow Canyon Wilderness, but at this time there is no new bolting allowed.
Safety and Current Conditions
Arrow Canyon is a slot canyon and has the potential for flash floods. Beware of traveling in the canyon if there is any rain in the area.
