Micro Death Hollow | Escalante

Canyoneering Micro Death Hollow - Escalante Canyoneering Micro Death Hollow

Escalante

Overview

RATING: 3B

Tue

Patchy smoke between 9am and noon, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

97 | 67

Wed

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

95 | 65

Thu

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

92 | 64

Fri

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

89 | 64

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

90 | 63

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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
RAPPELS: 1+ to 84 m ( 276 ft. )
WATER: Can be a couple of swimmers, wetsuit required in cooler temps.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Tue

Patchy smoke between 9am and noon, then patchy smoke and a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny. High near 97, with temperatures falling to around 91 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

97 | 67

Wed

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 95. West wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

95 | 65

Thu

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

92 | 64

Fri

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

89 | 64

Sat

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

90 | 63

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Views from the exit.

Views from the exit.

Ah, on my first trip through Micro Death Hollow in about 2005, the big first rappel is what left a lasting impression on me. Re-visiting the canyon in 2015 left me surprised at how much action and fun is packed in such a short section of canyon.

This is a canyon with a little bit of everything. You start the day with a mellow approach to a stunning 84 m ( 276 ft. ) rappel down a water worn groove into the belly of the monster. This is followed by a keeper pothole and some sinuous and tight narrows. Though not as tight as Egypt 3, Shenanigans, or the likes, this is one that bigger canyoneers will not like. You can go high, but expect a lot of work. All too soon for skinny canyoneers, or FINALLY if you are a bigger canyoneer, the narrows relent to an easy stretch before the exit.

With the big rappel, keeper pothole, and tight narrows, I would rate this as an intermediate canyon. There are other options for getting started in the canyon, and the exit, but those also require solid skills. Given the ease of access, this is a must do if your in the area.

Diane coming down the big first rappel.

Diane coming down the big first rappel.

View of the keeper from the log. Big throw!

View of the keeper from the log. Big throw!

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