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Cedar Mesa

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Cedar Mesa

Overview

RATING: 3A/B

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

58 | 39

Sun

Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

46 | 34

Mon

A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 31

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 54.

54 | 33

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 60.

60 | 36

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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Wetsuit in cooler temps or by the cold sensitive
RAPPELS: 4+ to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: Wading, generally little swimming.
FLASHFLOOD: High

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind 15 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

58 | 39

Sun

Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

46 | 34

Mon

A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 31

Tue

Sunny, with a high near 54.

54 | 33

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 60.

60 | 36

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Jason Pease starting the upper narrows

Jason Pease starting the upper narrows

Jason Pease - second rappel

Jason Pease - second rappel

Like Long days? Then this is the canyon for you! And yes, the pun was intended. Long Canyon is actually not the longest tributary of White Canyon, but at 12 miles or so, it is definitely far reaching. The canyon, although it can be done in one day, makes for a very full day. Many would enjoy the canyon more as an overnight backpack. Non-technical visitors can use this write-up in reverse and visit many of the best parts of the canyon from below. If coming up from the bottom, expect a fair bit of problem solving needed to climb up or around obstacles.

This is very typical of Cedar Mesa canyons. The canyon alternatives between wide, deep sections of canyon and short sections of narrows and slot where the canyon changes layers. This combination makes for a sublime trip. Given the canyons length, it offers surprisingly easy passage with only a handful of rappels high in the canyon. Most the day will be spent hiking and scrambling.

Due to the length, remoteness, and probability of needing to build a dead-man or two for anchors, this is best suited to intermediate or better canyoneers. It also requires a rather lengthy car shuttle (1-2 hours) that is best set up the day before.

Beautiful Narrows

Beautiful Narrows

Jason in canyon light

Jason in canyon light

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