mountain man
11-03-2009, 09:10 PM
Because of the proximity to the Hwy 89 there is a lot of trash in the canyon including a chokestone car and a car engine that can be used as an anchor. No amazing slot canyon geological features. Not really worth it IMO. Maybe if you are in the area and need some time to kill.
Rating: 3A I
Time Required: 2-3 hours
Longest Rappel: less than 45ft
Camping/Lodging
City of Page is close by
Preferred Season
fall, spring, winter
Water Concerns
none it should drain quickly. Lake Powell water in the highest years may come close but should not make it to the slot.
Special Challenges
none
Equipment Suggestions
helmet, rope for a max rap of under 45ft, harness, webbing, quick links.
Directions to Trailhead
Trailhead located on Hwy 89 between Kanab and Page right after the town Big Water between mile post 4 & 3 closer to 4. If coming from the west (Big Water side), after crossing the bridge look for a pullout and rut dirt road on the right and park here.
Trailhead GPS Coordinate
approx N 37.03731 W 111.61674
Approach
Follow the road through the gate, close it and hike to the head of the slot because the canyon has a couple quick down climbs.
Canyon GPS Coordinate
approx N 37.03867 W 111.61840
Description
All but the last drop can be down climbed easily by a skilled canyoneer. If unable to down climb there are plenty of anchors (boulders, car engines, cars, oil barrels, etc) near the drops. The last drop is the only rappel (though it can be down climbed with exposure & high penalty points, be careful if you down climb because the drop bells, goes from tight to very wide) from 2 bolts and 2 pitons on the left LDC.
Exit
keep following the wash to the mouth of the canyon, make a left and find a weakness in the cliffs to regain the rim. I found it easier to follow a zigzagging pattern up the dryfall I found.
Canyon GPS Coordinate
approx N 37.04357 W 111.61243
Authors Experience
descended the canyon late April 2009. Found a dead fox and a dead coyote in the canyon and cleaned up lots of trash.
Other Sources
Todd's desert hiking guide
Rating: 3A I
Time Required: 2-3 hours
Longest Rappel: less than 45ft
Camping/Lodging
City of Page is close by
Preferred Season
fall, spring, winter
Water Concerns
none it should drain quickly. Lake Powell water in the highest years may come close but should not make it to the slot.
Special Challenges
none
Equipment Suggestions
helmet, rope for a max rap of under 45ft, harness, webbing, quick links.
Directions to Trailhead
Trailhead located on Hwy 89 between Kanab and Page right after the town Big Water between mile post 4 & 3 closer to 4. If coming from the west (Big Water side), after crossing the bridge look for a pullout and rut dirt road on the right and park here.
Trailhead GPS Coordinate
approx N 37.03731 W 111.61674
Approach
Follow the road through the gate, close it and hike to the head of the slot because the canyon has a couple quick down climbs.
Canyon GPS Coordinate
approx N 37.03867 W 111.61840
Description
All but the last drop can be down climbed easily by a skilled canyoneer. If unable to down climb there are plenty of anchors (boulders, car engines, cars, oil barrels, etc) near the drops. The last drop is the only rappel (though it can be down climbed with exposure & high penalty points, be careful if you down climb because the drop bells, goes from tight to very wide) from 2 bolts and 2 pitons on the left LDC.
Exit
keep following the wash to the mouth of the canyon, make a left and find a weakness in the cliffs to regain the rim. I found it easier to follow a zigzagging pattern up the dryfall I found.
Canyon GPS Coordinate
approx N 37.04357 W 111.61243
Authors Experience
descended the canyon late April 2009. Found a dead fox and a dead coyote in the canyon and cleaned up lots of trash.
Other Sources
Todd's desert hiking guide