Dunham Slot | Paria

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Wed Sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
65° | 35°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 1 to 8 mph.
60° | 33°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
55° | 34°
Sat Showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers between 8am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
48° | 36°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 29°
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.
Wed Sunny. High near 65, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
65° | 35°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind 1 to 8 mph.
60° | 33°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
55° | 34°
Sat Showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers between 8am and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
48° | 36°
Sun Sunny, with a high near 50.
50° | 29°
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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