Dunham Slot | Paria

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Fri A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
73° | 40°
Sat A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 2 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
67° | 37°
Sun A chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 32°
Mon Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
54° | 29°
Tue A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 25°
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RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, although summers can be hot.
RAPPELS: 2+ to 25 m ( 83 ft. )
WATER: A couple of waist deep pools possible after heavy rain.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate in a very short section.
Fri A slight chance of rain showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 71 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
73° | 40°
Sat A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind 2 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
67° | 37°
Sun A chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 32°
Mon Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
54° | 29°
Tue A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 25°
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Road Trip Ryan in Dunham Slot
Road Trip Ryan in Dunham Slot
Diane getting started in Dunham Slot
Diane getting started in Dunham Slot

Quite possibly the best bang for your time in the area, Dunham Canyon is spectacular. The slot section is very short but dramatic and photogenic. It has deep, convoluted walls that lead to great lighting and scenery.

Though short, I would highly recommend this one. The approach and exit are both short as well, making this a nice half day outing.

Note: The final rappel requires good natural anchor building skills. We built a deadman on our trip, but it could easily wash away. This is a good beginner canyon as long as you have someone in the group with solid (no pun intended) natural anchor skills.
Diane and Richie in the upper section.
Diane and Richie in the upper section.
Ryan in the amazing light of Dunham Slot
Ryan in the amazing light of Dunham Slot

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