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Canyoneering Box Canyon - Maple Canyon Canyoneering Box Canyon

Maple Canyon

Overview

RATING: 3B

Sun

A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

48 | 43

Mon

A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

43 | 26

Tue

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

40 | 30

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

40 | 23

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

48 | 26

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SEASON: Spring through fall are best.
GEAR: Standard canyoneering gear, ascenders
RAPPELS: 2-3 to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: Very small flowing stream in the upper section.
FLASHFLOOD: Low, this area is typically not prone to flash floods.

Sun

A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

48 | 43

Mon

A slight chance of snow showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

43 | 26

Tue

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

40 | 30

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

40 | 23

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

48 | 26

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Cristina and Lucy in Box Canyon

Cristina and Lucy in Box Canyon

Box Canyon

Box Canyon

Maple Canyon likely needs no introduction for most climbers. If you are not a climber, however, you may have never heard of it. Maple Canyon is a large conglomerate canyon near Fountain Green. The rock has eroded into a surreal landscape of spires, steep overhanging walls, deep alcoves, narrow fissures, and the occasional arch. The climbing here tends to be steep, well bolted sport lines with options for most any ability.

In addition to the climbing, however, Maple is a rich area for hiking, camping, and off road vehicles. The crown jewel, in my opinion however, is Box Canyon. This deep, narrow canyon at the lower end of Maple Canyon is exquisite, and provides for a great canyoneering adventure. The canyon can be visited from the bottom (non-technical), or for a technical jaunt from the top.

Note: Box Canyon is private property. To date, the land owners have been incredibly generous in allowing climbers, hikers, and others to enjoy this amazing resource. Please be very respectful when visiting it in order to preserve access. Pickup and trash you may find, and treat the area with the utmost respect.
Upper box Canyon

Upper box Canyon

Spire in Upper box Canyon

Spire in Upper box Canyon

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