Munchkin Canyon - Trachyte - Land of Oz

Overview

Mon

70° | 54°

Tue

62° | 48°

Wed

61° | 40°

Thu

65° | 41°

Fri

67° | 44°

( Rated 3.1 / 7 Ratings )

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RATING: 2A

LENGTH: 2-5 Hours (6.2 miles)

SEASON: Any

GEAR: Small pack, it's narrow.

WATER: Generally avoidable.

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

Mon

70° | 54°

Tue

62° | 48°

Wed

61° | 40°

Thu

65° | 41°

Fri

67° | 44°

Munchkin Canyon is the Lucky Charms of Oz. Short and non-technical, it is a nice casual romp available to most, and a nice way to spend a couple of hours. The narrows are very narrow, and many may not fit. Hiking around the tightest section or return back via the approach route still makes for a fun outing.

Note: Though non-technical, it gets narrow enough to require some high stemming. My group found the width very easy, though people without stemming experience may find this hard or a bit unnerving. Several groups have reported finding it challenging, yet said in the end they enjoyed the canyon. A bit of a heads up and warning for those without stemming experience is warranted!