Conundrum Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Conundrum Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Conundrum Canyon

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Overview

RATING: 3B

Wed

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

73 | 52

Thu

A chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 14 to 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

64 | 48

Fri

Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

45 | 37

Sat

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

49 | 34

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 59.

59 | 36

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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

Wed

A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

73 | 52

Thu

A chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 14 to 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

64 | 48

Fri

Rain and snow showers likely before 3pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

45 | 37

Sat

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

49 | 34

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 59.

59 | 36

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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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