Death Canyon - North Wash
Overview:
Rating: 3B R- I
Length: 1-2 Hours
Gear: Standard Technical Gear
Raps: 1 - 25M (80ft.)
Water: Generally little or none, until a short waist deep pool at the last rap.
Flash flood Danger: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
Season: Any.
Hype:
Have a couple of hours to kill in North Wash? Done all the classics? Looking for a casual evening route? Want something new? Death is for you! A short approach, leads to a short entrada slot canyon, with a 2 stage 25M (80 ft.) rappel. Although not a destination, it is a fun little canyon.Login For Full Details!
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My History:
I have done Death canyon many times. It's short approach makes it a good choice when time is limited, or the weather may be threatening. It took me a couple of tries before being able to stick the last rappel and avoid the pool. The slot is of different character than other canyons in the area.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008 17:35
dwayne27
Just wondering why the R rating? Is anything in this canyon particularly dangerous or difficult? Is it just getting to that last rappel anchor?