Conundrum Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Conundrum Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Conundrum Canyon

North Wash

Overview

Sun Rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
57° | 43°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 9 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
61° | 40°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 40°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 44°
Thu A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 49°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Any, no snow
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, 10 m of webbing for the anchor
RAPPELS: 1 - 15 m ( 50 ft. )
WATER: Generally shallow wading less than knee deep.
FLASHFLOOD: Minimal to Moderate
Sun Rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southwest wind 25 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
57° | 43°
Mon A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 9 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
61° | 40°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 62.
62° | 40°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 44°
Thu A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
67° | 49°
Working on canyoneering moves in conundrum
Working on canyoneering moves in conundrum

Conundrum Canyon is a great, short, photogenic canyon to do when in you are in the North Wash area and have a couple of hours to kill. The canyon, in the entrada sandstone layer, is narrow, but not nearly as narrow and physical as most North Wash proper canyons.

If you are looking for long, very narrow, or physical canyons, look elsewhere. You are likely to be disappointed in Conundrum. If you are looking for a more mellow adventure, this is a good fit. Given the length, ease of passage, and only one rappel, I think this is one of the best beginner canyons in the area and makes an excellent family canyon with proper leadership.

Note: The canyon involves shallow wading, to ankle or a little deeper. The one rappel, however, will involve getting a little wet. Not recommended when it is cold because of this, and be sure if bringing the family along you are prepared for getting wet.
Cabin on the way to conundrum
Cabin on the way to conundrum

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