Canyoneering Lower Sand Slide Slots
Hanksville
Overview
RATING: 3A (R+ for SevenUp)
LENGTH: 3-6 hours depending on loop.
Mon ![]() 40 | 17 |
Tue ![]() 36 | 14 |
Wed ![]() 35 | 9 |
Thu ![]() 38 | 11 |
Fri ![]() 41 | 14 |
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SEASON: Any, hot in the summer
GEAR: A 10 m ( 33 ft. ) rope may be useful for beginners
RAPPELS: 0
WATER: Little or none.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Mon ![]() 40 | 17 |
Tue ![]() 36 | 14 |
Wed ![]() 35 | 9 |
Thu ![]() 38 | 11 |
Fri ![]() 41 | 14 |
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First documented by Michael Kelsey in his Henry Mountains guidebook, these canyons were simply given numbers for names. They seem name worthy, so I have taken the liberty of working the numbers into a name. These canyons are all short, and don't require any rappelling.
Five for the Drive is a canyon who's only redeeming quality is that it provides an easy upclimb approach for the other canyons nearby. Do this one only as an approach.
Six Appeal offers a remarkably consistent slot that drops at a constant angle. Very fun, and not particularly difficult or exposed. Beginner friendly with competent leadership.
Saving the best for last, SevenUp offers intermediate or better canyoneers a bit of a R+/X- rated canyon without being overly committing. This is the best of the 3, but requires intermediate or better canyoneers. There is a fair amount of exposed stemming.
Five for the Drive is a canyon who's only redeeming quality is that it provides an easy upclimb approach for the other canyons nearby. Do this one only as an approach.
Six Appeal offers a remarkably consistent slot that drops at a constant angle. Very fun, and not particularly difficult or exposed. Beginner friendly with competent leadership.
Saving the best for last, SevenUp offers intermediate or better canyoneers a bit of a R+/X- rated canyon without being overly committing. This is the best of the 3, but requires intermediate or better canyoneers. There is a fair amount of exposed stemming.
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