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Winter Camp Wash - Lost Spring
Date: 06/04/2020
We hiked this with Wendy Thompson and kids. Their kids walked around to the bottom of the canyon while the rest of the group rappelled down. We left the rope set up. The best approach is a little after the two roads/tracks meet (as shown on the map), and you can probably climb out sooner than the map shows. Since it was super hot and we had beginner canyoneers, it took almost 5 hours instead of the 1-2 stated. The drive from Moab was 75 minutes. We got a flat on the dirt road, but that was just bad luck. The actual slot was pretty short, but deep right at the bottom of the rappel. The rappel was a 2 stage rappel with a dry pothole halfway. Some of the beginners in our group Struggled a little getting over the log at the top of the second half of the rappel, but it wasnât too bad.
We hiked this with Wendy Thompson and kids. Their kids walked around to the bottom of the canyon while the rest of the group rappelled down. We left the rope set up. The best approach is a little after the two roads/tracks meet (as shown on the map), and you can probably climb out sooner than the map shows. Since it was super hot and we had beginner canyoneers, it took almost 5 hours instead of the 1-2 stated. The drive from Moab was 75 minutes. We got a flat on the dirt road, but that was just bad luck. The actual slot was pretty short, but deep right at the bottom of the rappel. The rappel was a 2 stage rappel with a dry pothole halfway. Some of the beginners in our group Struggled a little getting over the log at the top of the second half of the rappel, but it wasnât too bad.
Upper Black Dragon Wash - Central Swell
Date: 05/17/2020
We decided to do this canyon on a morning when we had about 3 hours. It usually takes us double the recommended time. So this should have been 2-4 hours. After about 3 hr 15 minutes, and after rappel 3 (we think), we decided to climb out to the car to save time. We did Baptist draw yesterday, which sometimes is 3B, but was bone dry. This canyon definitely was NOT dry. We went through some potholes, and skirted around some of the others. We set up the rope for rappels about 3 times. One of them was set up as a rock/deadman rappel. Overall a really fun canyon for a half day. Especially because you can bail any time. Not sure why this canyon is on the website but not on the app. We did this with 4 kids range age 6-18. Would only recommend for families with canyoneering experience only, and also only on hot days. The water was cold!!
We decided to do this canyon on a morning when we had about 3 hours. It usually takes us double the recommended time. So this should have been 2-4 hours. After about 3 hr 15 minutes, and after rappel 3 (we think), we decided to climb out to the car to save time. We did Baptist draw yesterday, which sometimes is 3B, but was bone dry. This canyon definitely was NOT dry. We went through some potholes, and skirted around some of the others. We set up the rope for rappels about 3 times. One of them was set up as a rock/deadman rappel. Overall a really fun canyon for a half day. Especially because you can bail any time. Not sure why this canyon is on the website but not on the app. We did this with 4 kids range age 6-18. Would only recommend for families with canyoneering experience only, and also only on hot days. The water was cold!!
Baptist Draw - Southern Swell
Date: 05/16/2020
Super fun canyon we did with Logan. We did the short route because we were short on time. Both the actual Baptist draw and the chute canyon were really fun. Deep narrow sections with boulders to climb over. Follow the social trail from the trailhead to easily get to the start of Baptist draw.
Super fun canyon we did with Logan. We did the short route because we were short on time. Both the actual Baptist draw and the chute canyon were really fun. Deep narrow sections with boulders to climb over. Follow the social trail from the trailhead to easily get to the start of Baptist draw.
Lupacchiotta Canyon - Central Swell
Date: 05/15/2020
Fun short canyon. This overall would be a good beginner canyon with people who have rappelling experience. One rappel has a crack that is a little tricky for adults to go over, and the second rappel is off a chockstone which can be awkward. The last rappel is really fun. At the time we were here, there was a big log going all the way down. We tried parking for the 4-wheel drive trailhead, but couldnât find it, so we parked on the highway. The climb to the start was gradual through a wash. Then the bottom of the canyon after the rappels had cool big trees in it. The hike out was up a steep cliff to the bridge.
Fun short canyon. This overall would be a good beginner canyon with people who have rappelling experience. One rappel has a crack that is a little tricky for adults to go over, and the second rappel is off a chockstone which can be awkward. The last rappel is really fun. At the time we were here, there was a big log going all the way down. We tried parking for the 4-wheel drive trailhead, but couldnât find it, so we parked on the highway. The climb to the start was gradual through a wash. Then the bottom of the canyon after the rappels had cool big trees in it. The hike out was up a steep cliff to the bridge.
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