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| Deer Creek: Waterfalls of the Patio drop into Slot Canyon |
Deer Creek is a must-see stop at mile 137. The massive raging waterfall of Deer Creek drops over 100 feet and can be seen from the river as you float past. The huge waterfalls overwhelms me and others who try to draw close. Mist, wind from the falling water create a mini-hurricane at the pool. This is a wonderful place to swim and marvel at the power of water + gravity.
Brave souls can climb up to the patio above the waterfall where smaller photogenic waterfalls drop into a slot canyon that leads to the big drop you witnessed below. This is a shady pleasant spot for relaxation and reverie.
Photo tip: photograph the narrows from above from both sides of the canyon. The views are different and rewarding on each side.
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| Up on the patio: cactus on one side, waterfall on the other. |
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| Deer Creek Waterfall, Grand Canyon |
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| Deer Creek Waterfall with Pool and surrounding rocky beach. |
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| Rusty resting at Deer Creek Waterfall in Grand Canyon. |