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Capitol Gorge

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Capitol Gorge

Overview

RATING: 3B

Tue

Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

59 | 35

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

63 | 37

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 65.

65 | 38

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

65 | 40

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

64 | 40

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SEASON: Late Spring, Summer, Fall
RAPPELS: 9+ to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: A few pools in wetter times, Wetsuits recommended in cooler temps.
FLASHFLOOD: High in the short slot section.

Tue

Sunny. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

59 | 35

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 63. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph.

63 | 37

Thu

Sunny, with a high near 65.

65 | 38

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

65 | 40

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

64 | 40

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Ryan on the big rappel.

Ryan on the big rappel.

Few canyons pack as much fun in as short of a section of a canyon as this one! The approach, a leisurely hour, is scenic with a dramatic background. The canyon? It starts mellow and open, possibly even a bit hum-drum. Soon though, a natural bridge appears, then a few pools, and next thing you know, you deep in a slot canyon with a smile ear-to-ear.

The canyon is straightforward, but one of the rappel anchors is a deadman without much material to build a new one with if the old one washes away. That, coupled with a hard start on that particular rappel, make this an intermediate canyon. Beginners with competent leadership would also do well.

Brent heading for the deadman rappel.

Brent heading for the deadman rappel.

Christy in great light in the canyon.

Christy in great light in the canyon.

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