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Canyoneering Box Canyon - Maple Canyon Canyoneering Box Canyon
Maple Canyon

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Overview

RATING: 3B
LENGTH: 2-5 Hours

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

43 | 27

Mon

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

30 | 27

Tue

Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

21 | 14

Wed

A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

25 | 11

Thu

A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

30 | 13

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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.

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

43 | 27

Mon

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. West southwest wind 11 to 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

30 | 27

Tue

Snow likely, mainly after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

21 | 14

Wed

A chance of snow showers, mainly after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

25 | 11

Thu

A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

30 | 13

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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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