Professor Creek | Castle Valley

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Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
89° | 69°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
90° | 62°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 64°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 60°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 56°
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RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear - Helmet STRONGLY recommendedfor the waterfall rap.
RAPPELS: 1 or 2 short raps - 50 m ( 165 ft. ) Rope Needed
WATER: A shallow flowing stream. High flashflood danger.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
89° | 69°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
90° | 62°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
89° | 64°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 60°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 56°
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canyonaccess: 2wd
Professor Creek 1
Professor Creek 1
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Professor Creek 4

Professor Creek, with it's easy access and flowing stream, is a premier destination on a hot summer day in Moab, providing you make the approach in the morning. The route is not-very-technical, with much more hiking than technical terrain. If you are looking for a highly technical adventure, look elsewhere. If a beautiful hike with a spectacular waterfall is what you have in mind, you have found what you are looking for.

Note: For the non-technical, hiking to the falls and returning is a nice day hike. This can be pleasant even on relatively hot days and is highly recommended.
Canyoneering Route Warning: The exit gully used for the full technical canyoneering route has eroded a bit due to floods. It is now fairly loose and tricky and likely class 4 on loose terrain. Experienced groups, with helmets only! I would also say it is better suited to small groups to minimize dislodging rocks on people below.

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