Canyoneering Horse Play Canyon

North Wash

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( Rated 3.6 / 23 Ratings )

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RATING: 2A

LENGTH: 2-4 Hours (4 miles)

Sat

94 | 70

Sun

93 | 65

Mon

92 | 64

Tue

94 | 67

Wed

95 | 67

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SEASON: Any

GEAR: A short rope may be handy for beginners

WATER: Generally little or none, most pools should be avoidable.

FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.

Sat

94 | 70

Sun

93 | 65

Mon

92 | 64

Tue

94 | 67

Wed

95 | 67

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canyon

narrow

high stemming

intermediate

access: high clearance

Horseplay Canyon

Sometimes good things come in small packages. This canyon didn't look like much on the map, but turned out to be a charmer. No rappels and no wetsuit needed make this a canyon that can be enjoyed with a small pack. It has varied narrows and packs a lot of action for such a short canyon. Expect a bit of climbing, squeezing, stemming, and fun.

Note: If you are a larger canyoneer ( > 34-inch waist), there may be substantial stemming to go over the narrow sections. None should be particularly hard or exposed, but it can be a bit of work.

This makes a great addition to doing Main Butler, Upper Stair Canyon, or Fooling Around. There are a couple of excellent primitive campsites near the trailhead.

Horse Play Canyon

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