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06-23-2008, 03:45 PM
Another popular San Rafael slot. A few great sections of narrows and some simple downclimbing. An enjoyable day hike.
Rating: 2A II
Time Required: ~4-6 Hours
Longest Rappel: NA
Permit Information
No special permits required for canyoneering.
Camping/Lodging
Excellent facilities at the near by Goblin Valley State Park; toilets, showers, water… Also primitive camping on the road to the trailhead.
Preferred Season
Year round. Summer can be hot, may be difficult with snow on the ground.
Water Concerns
High flash flood potential. Check the weather.
Special Challenges
None
Equipment Suggestions
Good hiking shoes that can get wet
Topographic Maps
USGS 7.5' Maps ‘Temple Mountain’ and ‘Goblin Valley’
Directions to Trailhead
From I-70 and UT-24, head south to the signed turn off for Goblin Valley State Park and turn right. The first intersection on this road presents a road heading south to Goblin Valley. Don't take that road, and continue heading west for 2.2 miles through the Reef. You will reach the unsigned junction with Behind-the-Reef road. Head left (west) on Behind-the-Reef road and follow that road for 4.2 miles to the Crack Canyon trailhead. If you have a high clearance 4x4, you can drive down the trail towards the canyon as far as you feel comfortable, to shorten your approach hike.
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
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Approach
From the signed Crack Canyon trailhead, follow the obvious road, until you reach a fence to hop and continue in to the drainage. The canyon will begin to narrow up.
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
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Description: Standard Route
This is an out and back route. Hike out as far as you want. You will encounter some dryfalls, eroded sections of sandstone, some fun narrows, and a few downclimbs. Continue to the end of the narrows and head back the way you came. A hand-line may be helpful in some sections.
Exit
Out and back- head back the way you came.
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
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Rating: 2A II
Time Required: ~4-6 Hours
Longest Rappel: NA
Permit Information
No special permits required for canyoneering.
Camping/Lodging
Excellent facilities at the near by Goblin Valley State Park; toilets, showers, water… Also primitive camping on the road to the trailhead.
Preferred Season
Year round. Summer can be hot, may be difficult with snow on the ground.
Water Concerns
High flash flood potential. Check the weather.
Special Challenges
None
Equipment Suggestions
Good hiking shoes that can get wet
Topographic Maps
USGS 7.5' Maps ‘Temple Mountain’ and ‘Goblin Valley’
Directions to Trailhead
From I-70 and UT-24, head south to the signed turn off for Goblin Valley State Park and turn right. The first intersection on this road presents a road heading south to Goblin Valley. Don't take that road, and continue heading west for 2.2 miles through the Reef. You will reach the unsigned junction with Behind-the-Reef road. Head left (west) on Behind-the-Reef road and follow that road for 4.2 miles to the Crack Canyon trailhead. If you have a high clearance 4x4, you can drive down the trail towards the canyon as far as you feel comfortable, to shorten your approach hike.
Trailhead UTM Grid Coordinate
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Approach
From the signed Crack Canyon trailhead, follow the obvious road, until you reach a fence to hop and continue in to the drainage. The canyon will begin to narrow up.
Canyon Entry UTM Grid Coordinate
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Description: Standard Route
This is an out and back route. Hike out as far as you want. You will encounter some dryfalls, eroded sections of sandstone, some fun narrows, and a few downclimbs. Continue to the end of the narrows and head back the way you came. A hand-line may be helpful in some sections.
Exit
Out and back- head back the way you came.
Canyon Exit UTM Grid Coordinate
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