Lucky Charms | North Wash

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Wed Rain likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. North wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
62° | 50°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
65° | 51°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 48°
Sat A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 43°
Sun A slight chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 43°
SEASON: Any
GEAR: A 10 m ( 33 ft. ) rope may be useful for beginners. Enough rope and pull-cord for a 15 m ( 50 ft. ) rappel if descending the optional canyon.
RAPPELS: 0+
WATER: Generally little. No wetsuit needed.
FLASHFLOOD: Low/Moderate
Wed Rain likely before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 60 in the afternoon. North wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
62° | 50°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
65° | 51°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 61.
61° | 48°
Sat A slight chance of rain before noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
58° | 43°
Sun A slight chance of rain before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 43°
Petroglyph Panel - Lucky Charms
Petroglyph Panel - Lucky Charms

A good salesman could spin Lucky Charms as a classic canyoneering adventure with it all! Narrow slot sections, up climbs, down climbs, big views, and even a petroglyph panel!!! All true, but like a lot of sales pitches, a little misleading.

Lucky Charms is a very short hiking/canyoneering adventure. More of a hike than canyoneering, but it falls in the grey area in between. The route ascends a short canyon with several slot sections before reaching a 7 m ( 23 ft. ) up climb, the crux of the route. I have heard the up climb rated everywhere from "easy" to "5.6" in climbing terms. It is straightforward, with the most difficult moves being near the bottom. Intermediate and above canyoneers should have no problem with it. Beginners will also likely not have any difficulty, but may wish a hand-line for security. I would rate it very easy 5th class.

The short nature makes this a very good evening route, or one to do before heading home.

Final upclimb - Lucky Charms
Final upclimb - Lucky Charms
Getting started - Lucky Charms
Getting started - Lucky Charms

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