Egypt 2 Canyon | Escalante

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Overview

RATING: 3A

Thu

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before noon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

61 | 45

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

67 | 41

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

68 | 41

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

68 | 45

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 64.

64 | 40

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SEASON: Any, hot in summer
RAPPELS: 2 to 30 m ( 99 ft. ) (90 m ( 296 ft. ) optional)
WATER: Generally little or none.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Thu

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before noon, then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 59 in the afternoon. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

61 | 45

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 2 to 6 mph.

67 | 41

Sat

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

68 | 41

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

68 | 45

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 64.

64 | 40

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One of the Egypt 2 downclimbs

One of the Egypt 2 downclimbs

Egypt 2 is famous for its often photographed first rappel. The canyon starts with a bang from the trailhead and offers the adventurous canyoneer the option of a 90 m ( 296 ft. ) rappel right from the trailhead, or a much less dramatic 30 m ( 99 ft. ) rappel a few minutes further down along the rim. Either choice deposits you in a stunning canyon.

The upper slot is fairly wide, with typically one short rappel early on. As the canyon deepens, it also narrows offering several stunning long narrow sections and a few down climbs to keep it interesting. If using the less dramatic entrance, this is a beginner friendly canyon that doesn't generally hold much water. After heavy rains we had a bit of wading to about knee deep.

Note: If using the dramatic "big rappel" entrance, be sure to rig with plenty of friction. Depending on the chosen rappel in point, the drop is between about 80 m ( 263 ft. ) and 90 m ( 296 ft. ) meters, and partially free hanging. Leave your rope and pick it up on the return.

Diane Rappelling into Egypt 2

Diane Rappelling into Egypt 2

Egypt 2 getting a bit narrow.

Egypt 2 getting a bit narrow.

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