Five Mile | Capitol Reef

Canyoneering Five Mile - Capitol Reef Canyoneering Five Mile

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Overview

RATING: 3B

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 8 to 20 mph.

52 | 31

Tue

A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

55 | 30

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 28

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 27

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 25

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SEASON: Spring through Fall
RAPPELS: 0-4 to 10 m ( 33 ft. )
WATER: Generally some pools, wetsuit recommended in all but the hottest conditions.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 8 to 20 mph.

52 | 31

Tue

A chance of rain after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

55 | 30

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 28

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 27

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 25

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Tyler making the first rappel

Tyler making the first rappel

Icky Swim - Mark and Tyler

Icky Swim - Mark and Tyler

Important Note: The Scenic Drive, used to access this trailhead, will be closed from April 29, 2024 through fall of 2024. See the park page for details: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/scenic-drive-rehabilitation-project.htm

Five Mile is one of the trio of canyons that descend off the Waterpocket Fold to the Notom road. Unlike its neighbors Burro and Cottonwood, Five Mile feels like it has many more open sections, though the slot sections are very good. Well worth doing, but I would put Cottonwood first on the list, Burro second, then Five Mile.

Stunning walls during the approach

Stunning walls during the approach

More smelly pools - Mark and Tyler

More smelly pools - Mark and Tyler

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