Upper Three Canyon - San Rafael Swell
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RATING: 3B
LENGTH: 4-6 Hours
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, Wetsuit in all but the hottest weather, pothole escape gear.
RAPPELS: 2 to 15 m ( 50 ft. ).
WATER: Often quite a bit.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
SEASON: Late spring through early fall
NOTES: The trailhead will likely require at least a high clearance vehicle in most conditions.
Hype
Upper Three is a great little canyon, in a easy to access, yet remote feeling part of the Swell.It's short nature make it a good beginner canyon. Although it does have keeper potholes, beginners with team work should be able to overcome them. The views where the canyon drops behind the reef are second to none.
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