Horse Play Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Horse Play Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Horse Play Canyon

North Wash

Overview

Thu Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 8 to 14 mph.
92° | 60°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
93° | 61°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 61°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 62°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 59°
RATING: 2A
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.
Thu Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 8 to 14 mph.
92° | 60°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
93° | 61°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 91.
91° | 61°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 62°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 59°
Horseplay Canyon
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.

Warning: 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
Horse Play Canyon
Horse Play Canyon Start
Horse Play Canyon Start

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