Canyoneering Cottonwood Wash
Capitol Reef
Overview
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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear. Be sure to have quite a bit (10 m) of webbing.
RAPPELS: 3+ to 20 m ( 66 ft. )
WATER: Some pools. Wetsuit (3mm full) in all but the hottest conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: High
A permit is required for this trip. For permit information see this page.
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Wed 91 | 68 |
Thu 88 | 66 |
Fri 91 | 63 |
Sat 92 | 64 |
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Important Note: The Scenic Drive, used to access the upper trailhead, will be closed from April 29, 2024 through fall of 2025. See the park page for details: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/scenic-drive-rehabilitation-project.htm. You cannot reach the trailhead for this canyon until the project is complete.
Of the 3 canyons in this area (Burro Wash, Cottonwood Wash, and Five Mile), Cottonwood Wash is by far my favorite. With a shuttle, it is a very casual canyon, though will take a full day by the time the shuttle is done both ways. The narrow section is magnificent, and fairly continuous.
All drops are fairly short, with relatively straightforward anchors. That makes this a good choice for intermediate canyoneers, or even beginner groups with competent leadership. Some groups do 4+ rappels, though 3 seems to be the number of mandatory rappels with a few moderate downclimbs interspersed throughout the canyon as well.
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