| Black Hole of White Canyon |
Overview:
Rating: 3B III
Length: 4-8
Gear: A short rope (10M) is very useful as a hand line
in several spots. Wetsuit required in all but the hottest
weather, and even then it is more comfortable with a wetsuit.
Raps: None
Water: Much swimming.
Flash flood Danger: High. White canyon drains a very large
area. Be sure you have a good forecast, and it has not
rained up stream for a day or two. Heavy rains upstream can
take up to a day to reach the Black Hole.
Season: Summer, Spring/Fall with a wetsuit
Hype:The Black Hole has often been touted as one of the best canyon adventures around. It has amazing beauty, challenging obstacles, and is a lot of fun. Be warned however, flash floods have taken lives here. Competent leadership is required for a safe and great adventure.Several years ago the canyon flash flooded and filled with immense log jams, making it very difficult to descend. After several years, these washed out, and the canyon is back to it's former self. Beware though, it is a canyon that can change dramatically. Login For Full Details!Photos:   
My History:I have been through the Black Hole several times over the years, most recently in the summer of 2008. It is an amazing place, and rates very high on the top of my best canyons list. While it was full of log jams, I would not have recommended descent, but now it is cleared out, it is highly recommended. |