Dave's Not Dead Canyon (Purgatory) - Bullfrog
(3 Ratings)
RATING: 3A
LENGTH: 3-5 hours
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 5 to 32 m ( 105 ft. )
WATER: Generally little or none. Even after heavy rain, less than knee deep.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
SEASON: Any, although hot in summer.
NOTES: The road to the trailhead varies greatly depending on recent rains and traffic. A high clearance vehicle is generally required. At times a 4 wheel drive is required, although most obstacles have either a bypass or can be made passable easily with a shovel and a little work.
Hype
Sometimes good things come in small packages. Daves Not Dead, although a short canyon, provides quite a bit of bang for it's buck. Combine a short approach, and relatively short exit, and this makes the canyon even more appealling. Be warned, however though, the canyon requires very good natural anchor skills, and has somewhat tricky starts to the rappels. This is recommended for intermediate canyoneers or better. Even with competent leadership, beginners will likely not enjoy this one. The canyon typically does not hold much water, making it a good choice for cooler times of the year.
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