Scorpion East Canyon | Escalante

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RATING: 3A PG (4A if doing the first 2 rappels)

Tue

A chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 99, with temperatures falling to around 97 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

99 | 71

Wed

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 101. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

101 | 71

Thu

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

99 | 72

Fri

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.

100 | 71

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.

100 | 72

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SEASON: Spring, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear - Sand Trap
RAPPELS: 1+ to 10 m ( 33 ft. )
WATER: Generally little.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Tue

A chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 99, with temperatures falling to around 97 in the afternoon. West wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

99 | 71

Wed

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 101. East northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

101 | 71

Thu

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 99. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

99 | 72

Fri

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.

100 | 71

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 100.

100 | 72

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One of the early downclimbs. Easier than it looks.

One of the early downclimbs. Easier than it looks.

MRK doing some easy stemming.

MRK doing some easy stemming.

If it weren't for the long-ish approach and exit, I would rate this canyon quite a bit higher. The canyon has a bit of everything. A couple of difficult natural anchors if you choose, or not if you want to bypass them. Some high stemming and silo crossings, but without the significant exposure of the nearby X-rated canyon.

It is an excellent place to practice skills and dabble a bit with some high stemming. That being said, it is not a beginner canyon. There is still a bit of stemming and climbing involved. Intermediates with some experience only! All-in-all, I found this a beautiful canyon to do, but not one I am likely to hurry back to do again.

Narrows in Scorpion East Canyon

Narrows in Scorpion East Canyon

Final slot section.

Final slot section.

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