Conundrum Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Conundrum Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Conundrum Canyon

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RATING: 3B

Thu

Sunny. High near 31, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 1. North northwest wind 3 to 14 mph.

31 | 15

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph.

36 | 16

Sat

A chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

36 | 22

Sun

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

32 | 22

Mon

A slight chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

32 | 19

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SEASON: Any, no snow
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, 10 m of webbing for the anchor
RAPPELS: 1 - 15 m ( 50 ft. )
WATER: Generally shallow wading less than knee deep.
FLASHFLOOD: Minimal to Moderate

Thu

Sunny. High near 31, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. Wind chill values as low as 1. North northwest wind 3 to 14 mph.

31 | 15

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 6 to 13 mph.

36 | 16

Sat

A chance of snow after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

36 | 22

Sun

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

32 | 22

Mon

A slight chance of snow before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

32 | 19

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Working on canyoneering moves in conundrum

Working on canyoneering moves in conundrum

Conundrum Canyon is a great, short, photogenic canyon to do when in you are in the North Wash area and have a couple of hours to kill. The canyon, in the entrada sandstone layer, is narrow, but not nearly as narrow and physical as most North Wash proper canyons.

If you are looking for long, very narrow, or physical canyons, look elsewhere. You are likely to be disappointed in Conundrum. If you are looking for a more mellow adventure, this is a good fit. Given the length, ease of passage, and only one rappel, I think this is one of the best beginner canyons in the area and makes an excellent family canyon with proper leadership.

Note: The canyon involves shallow wading, to ankle or a little deeper. The one rappel, however, will involve getting a little wet. Not recommended when it is cold because of this, and be sure if bringing the family along you are prepared for getting wet.
Cabin on the way to conundrum

Cabin on the way to conundrum

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Conundrum Canyon - North Wash

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