Canyoneering
Horse Play Canyon
North Wash
Overview
Tue
81°
|
60°
Wed
80°
|
59°
Thu
78°
|
58°
Fri
79°
|
56°
Sat
79°
|
54°
RATING:
2A
LENGTH:
2-4 Hours (4 miles)
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.
Tue
81°
|
60°
Wed
80°
|
59°
Thu
78°
|
58°
Fri
79°
|
56°
Sat
79°
|
54°
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.
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