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Trachyte

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RATING: 2B II

Fri

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

77 | 56

Sat

A slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

80 | 55

Sun

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

83 | 58

Mon

A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

86 | 59

Tue

A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

85 | 62

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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: 10 m ( 33 ft. ) rope
RAPPELS: 0
WATER: Generally 1-2 pools.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Fri

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

77 | 56

Sat

A slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

80 | 55

Sun

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

83 | 58

Mon

A slight chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

86 | 59

Tue

A chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

85 | 62

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Cristina in the first pool

Cristina in the first pool

Cristina Downclimbing in Blushing Bride

Cristina Downclimbing in Blushing Bride

Blushing Bride offers a great 2-6 hour outing (depending on options taken) that is not technical, but requires some down climbing skills. It is a good place for beginners. The downclimbs are all fairly short, and have good geometry for spotting and helping other team members. The canyon can have a few pools, so is best done in Spring through Fall. No wetsuit needed unless very cold conditions. Even though it is short and easy, it offers great scenery with a short approach. The perfect introduction to canyoneering.

The Jilted Fork, a side fork of Blushing Bride, ups the ante significantly, and requires good climbing skills. It drops remarkable fast, with few anchor possibilities. It is beginner friendly if one member of the group is advanced and can be the anchor for others to rappel off of. Be prepared for insecure downclimbs up to about 5 m ( 17 ft. ).

Once through one, or both short canyons, the area offers a multitude of options for getting back.

Narrow passage in blushing bride - trachyte - North Wash

Narrow passage in blushing bride - trachyte - North Wash

Entering the black pool - Cristina Amat - Blushing Bride - Trachyte - North Wash

Entering the black pool - Cristina Amat - Blushing Bride - Trachyte - North Wash

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