Box Canyon | Maple Canyon

Canyoneering Box Canyon - Maple Canyon Canyoneering Box Canyon

Maple Canyon

Overview

Tue A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
46° | 33°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 3 to 9 mph.
53° | 34°
Thu A slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
54° | 39°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 56.
56° | 37°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 63.
63° | 40°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring through fall are best.
GEAR: Standard canyoneering gear, ascenders
RAPPELS: 2-3 to 30 m ( 99 ft. )
WATER: Very small flowing stream in the upper section.
FLASHFLOOD: Low, this area is typically not prone to flash floods.
Tue A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 3 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
46° | 33°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 3 to 9 mph.
53° | 34°
Thu A slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
54° | 39°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 56.
56° | 37°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 63.
63° | 40°
Cristina and Lucy in Box Canyon
Cristina and Lucy in Box Canyon
Box Canyon
Box Canyon

Maple Canyon likely needs no introduction for most climbers. If you are not a climber, however, you may have never heard of it. Maple Canyon is a large conglomerate canyon near Fountain Green. The rock has eroded into a surreal landscape of spires, steep overhanging walls, deep alcoves, narrow fissures, and the occasional arch. The climbing here tends to be steep, well bolted sport lines with options for most any ability.

In addition to the climbing, however, Maple is a rich area for hiking, camping, and off road vehicles. The crown jewel, in my opinion however, is Box Canyon. This deep, narrow canyon at the lower end of Maple Canyon is exquisite, and provides for a great canyoneering adventure. The canyon can be visited from the bottom (non-technical), or for a technical jaunt from the top.

Note: Box Canyon is private property. To date, the land owners have been incredibly generous in allowing climbers, hikers, and others to enjoy this amazing resource. Please be very respectful when visiting it in order to preserve access. Pickup and trash you may find, and treat the area with the utmost respect.
Upper box Canyon
Upper box Canyon
Spire in Upper box Canyon
Spire in Upper box Canyon

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