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Seven Cataracts - 2 members in 37 triplogs have rated this an average 4.5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Apr 17 2022
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 17 2022
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Canyoneering3.59 Miles 1,074 AEG
Canyoneering3.59 Miles   4 Hrs   39 Mns   1.16 mph
1,074 ft AEG   1 Hour   33 Mns Break
 
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RedwallNHops
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Fun, relaxed trip down Seven Cataracts! Tiny bit of flow. The first pool was slitted in.
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Apr 16 2022
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 Joined Mar 28 2022
 Juneau, AK
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 16 2022
johnAlaska • Triplogs 4
Canyoneering2.20 Miles 300 AEG
Canyoneering2.20 Miles   6 Hrs      1.10 mph
300 ft AEG   4 Hrs    Break20 LBS Pack
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
A - Dry or little water; shallow or avoidable water; no wet/dry suit
Risky - Extraordinary risk factors exist; solid skills/judgement reqd; no beginners
II - Normally requires a half day
 
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Water flow was light compared to what I had read from other reports. The pool at the bottom of the first rappel was about 6". The second rappel got us all wet because you basically descend in the waterfall. The third rappel was totally dry. The fourth (into the impossible deep pool) had the option of swimming across or a relatively easy scramble along the wall above the pool.

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Feb 27 2021
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Feb 27 2021
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG
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Actually still some flow, so really fun as always
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Dec 01 2019
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Dec 01 2019
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG   4 Hrs    Break
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
B - Up to light current; wading/swimming; possible wet/dry suit
II - Normally requires a half day
 
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Natureboytimflair
Helped Tim take his friend down Seven Cats. A little icy to start, the pooled water was cold! The flow was great.
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Oct 26 2019
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Oct 26 2019
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles   5 Hrs      0.60 mph
1,600 ft AEG
 
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Took the Grotto on a trip down Seven Cats. We had one newbie and one person who had gone one other time. Everyone else was support. Even with 10 in our group and a bunch of playing with anchors we were done in about 5-6 hrs
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Oct 26 2019
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Oct 26 2019
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG
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fun day
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Apr 27 2019
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 27 2019
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles   3 Hrs   55 Mns   0.77 mph
1,600 ft AEG
 
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Fun trip as always. We took three ropes to be more efficient.
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Apr 27 2019
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 27 2019
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG
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Another run thru 7 cats. A little flow today which made it nice.
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Aug 25 2018
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Aug 25 2018
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 1,600 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
1,600 ft AEG
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Decent flow today with all the rain.
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Apr 05 2018
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79 male
 Joined Mar 27 2008
 tucson, az
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 05 2018
rvcarter • Triplogs 241
Canyoneering3.06 Miles 428 AEG
Canyoneering3.06 Miles   6 Hrs   19 Mns   0.54 mph
428 ft AEG      38 Mns Break
 
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Frank, David, and I did what has become an annual event, in at Windy Point and out at Seven Cataracts vista. Beautiful canyon and perfect day. A little more flowing water than some past outings, but nothing too wet. Avoided the big pool at the bottom of last drop. Good protection at each drop, but we fortified a couple with backup webbing. Frank bought new static ropes which helped. Seemed easier with static; we'd always used dynamic climbing ropes before. Only need one 200 footer for the middle two drops, but 1 and 4 require two 200's. I recommend you take extra webbing for the replacing any old setups. See my description for more details. [ Seven Cataracts ]
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Jul 30 2017
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43 male
 Joined Mar 04 2006
 Gilbert, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Jul 30 2017
ECEGatorTuro • Triplogs 27
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 780 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
780 ft AEG
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
C - Strong current; wading/swimming; waterfalls; possible wet/dry suit
III - Normally requires most of a day
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This was Bianca's first weekend in AZ (and her birthday weekend) and we were planning to hit up Illusions but the weather forecast wasn't looking good. We decided to change plans and head down to Mt. Lemmon to hit up the Seven Cataracts. We knew there was a forecast for rain later in the afternoon but we figured we would be out of there before then. In the event there was a flash flood, we had easy escape routes to wait it out so the risk was acceptable. We had fun going through and when we hit the last waterfall, the skies opened up and just doused us. The flow on the last waterfall doubled in the time it took us to get everyone down the rope! As we made our way back to the car, we had to cross a now-swollen normally dry creek that had water rushing by at almost waist-deep. What an adventure!
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Apr 14 2017
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79 male
 Joined Mar 27 2008
 tucson, az
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 14 2017
rvcarter • Triplogs 241
Canyoneering3.57 Miles 491 AEG
Canyoneering3.57 Miles   5 Hrs   37 Mns   0.65 mph
491 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 
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Time for our annual trip down Seven Cats, same route as last year. Pretty amazing canyon with beautiful rock and pour offs. Joining me were Frank, Mike, Dana, and Travis. The anchors are in good shape and the webbing is adequate but will need replacing in a few months. I'd feel better about the first set of anchors if they were connected with a couple of screw ovals, but they hold ok. No drama this time with someone falling in the last pool. Climb out is a drag, as always. Our third trip onthis canyon, need to find some new ones.
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Sep 17 2016
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Sep 17 2016
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Canyoneering2.87 Miles 658 AEG
Canyoneering2.87 Miles   5 Hrs   23 Mns   1.06 mph
658 ft AEG   2 Hrs   40 Mns Break
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
B - Up to light current; wading/swimming; possible wet/dry suit
III - Normally requires most of a day
 
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Pivo
I discovered it was Mark's birthday so I let him pick what to do out of a list of things. Nothing is better than a birthday Seven Cats! I had fun rigging most of the drops. The webbing was all good so I didn't replace any. I did manage to almost short change myself on rope for the one before the last drop. I had to land on a pile of rocks and didn't have an inch to spare. Luckily we had discussed whistle signals so I was able to instruct the guys to lower the rope a bit before they rappeled. The last pool was absolutely fabulous!!! Happy Birthday, Mark!!!
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Sep 17 2016
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69 male
 Joined Mar 01 2009
 Aztec, NM
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Sep 17 2016
Pivo • Triplogs 4,277
Canyoneering2.87 Miles 658 AEG
Canyoneering2.87 Miles   5 Hrs   23 Mns   1.06 mph
658 ft AEG   2 Hrs   40 Mns Break18 LBS Pack
 
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Spectacular weather today. Nice air and water temps, no wind. Plenty of water in Willow and in Bear Canyon too. I am considering going back to Bear Canyon a spending the afternoon at some of the very nice pools.
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Seven Cataracts Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Willow Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
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Aug 20 2016
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Aug 20 2016
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 780 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles
780 ft AEG
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Partners none no partners
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Apr 17 2016
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42 male
 Joined Feb 10 2016
 Tucson, az
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 17 2016
HandsomeRob • Triplogs 13
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 460 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles   5 Hrs      0.60 mph
460 ft AEG
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
B - Up to light current; wading/swimming; possible wet/dry suit
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1st trip
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This was my first time doing a canyon that required gear. I loved it.
So thankful for friends with skills that made the trip safe and a blast.

I only wish the trip was longer.

The climb out is fairly quick but it makes you work.
cant wait for the next one.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Seven Cataracts Medium flow Medium flow
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Apr 01 2016
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79 male
 Joined Mar 27 2008
 tucson, az
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Apr 01 2016
rvcarter • Triplogs 241
Canyoneering3.00 Miles 492 AEG
Canyoneering3.00 Miles   6 Hrs   8 Mns   0.49 mph
492 ft AEG
 
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We decided another trip down 7 Cats was in order before it got too hot. This is a special canyon with lots of excellent rock formations and 4 very nice drops, the last is about 130 feet. Three of the 7 are so small that you can scramble down. This time, we took two 60m ropes, and avoided the make-shift process for the last drop. There is a good bit of flowing water, definitly more than the last trip, and lots of pools. We got off to the left at one point and had to fight our way through the brush, but overall the route was the same. In at Windy Point and out at the 7 Cataracts Vista. The climb up to the vista is very steep. All I can say is to stay in the wash as long as you can. Footing is a lot better than to either side. The path is pretty clear until the last 100 feet or so.

There were 4 of us, all with some or a lot of experience with rock climbing and canyoneering, to share the gear carrying. I personally wouldn't take someone without some climbing/canyoneering experience on this route. The anchors and runners are in good shape, but we placed a couple of runners along the way to beef up and add redundancy. There is no avoiding getting wet at the first drop, but is only up to the knees. There is potential at a few other points and while reppelling in the cracks. Only one person slipped into the last pool, but we were leaving the canyon at that point anyway.

Excellent day, but I'm sore in a few spots today.
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May 09 2015
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69 male
 Joined Mar 01 2009
 Aztec, NM
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar May 09 2015
Pivo • Triplogs 4,277
Canyoneering3.20 Miles 664 AEG
Canyoneering3.20 Miles   5 Hrs      0.64 mph
664 ft AEG25 LBS Pack
 
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Belinda's Birthday hike. A little breezy in the early morning; conditions were perfect by mid-morning. Some water in the canyon.
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water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Seven Cataracts Pools to trickle Pools to trickle

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Willow Canyon Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
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May 09 2015
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 Joined Apr 28 2010
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar May 09 2015
uphill_junkie • Triplogs 944
Canyoneering3.20 Miles 664 AEG
Canyoneering3.20 Miles   5 Hrs      0.64 mph
664 ft AEG
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RedwallNHops
Hmmmm.....seemed like more than 3.2 mis and 664' of gain to me, but what do I know, only my third time canyoneering! It was a pretty canyon, and I'm glad I went. Nice day, and some fun peeps in the group. Glad Belinda and Mark agreed to belay along the edge on that last one to avoid swimming. Brrrrrrrrr.......
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May 09 2015
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50 male
 Joined Dec 22 2003
 Tucson, AZ
Seven CataractsTucson, AZ
Seven Cataracts
Tucson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar May 09 2015
RedwallNHops • Triplogs 1,360
Canyoneering3.20 Miles 664 AEG
Canyoneering3.20 Miles   5 Hrs   56 Mns   0.54 mph
664 ft AEG
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