The Jug of Salome Creek 3B-C II

[rcwild]

A beautiful pink granite slot canyon that requires a considerable amount of wading and swimming.

For more detailed information: Arizona Technical Canyoneering (http://www.canyonsandcrags.com/servlet/the-55/Arizona-Technical-Canyoneering/Detail) by Todd Martin

Rating: 3B-C II
Time Required: 4-8 hours
Longest Rappel: 60 feet

Permit Information
No special permits required

Preferred Season
Spring, Summer, Fall

[Spahle]

Any one have an update on the water level for the Jug? Heading out there this Saturday.

[84x4bronco]

low. falls are doable. algae is encroaching.:)

[Spahle]

Thanks for the heads up.

[mgetchis]

Anyone have advice on the conditions this time of year? I've been down it in July and it was goregous. But have heard it can be a little nippy this time if year. Thanks!

[rcwild]

Did the jug a couple times during the Arizona rendezvous first week of April. Water was flowing at a nice level. Water temperature was comfortable for some; nippy for others. Depended on their tolerance to cold and what they were wearing. I was wearing a shorty and felt fine until the 3 long swims at the end. Then only a little chilled. No problem warming up again during the uphill hike to the trailhead.

Personally, I prefer late March through May when the water is flowing and clear. Once the flow slows/stops algae starts to grow. Also fewer people early in the season.

[mgetchis]

Thanks Rich, we will probably take 2/3 full suits to be sure.

[84x4bronco]

went through saturday. 3mm shorties are nice right now. a little chilly at the last bit as rich said, but thats it. enjoy! the white/red rope to the second anchor was installed by our group. should be rigged as a safety and a handline for the jump.