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Hiking Smith Fork Canyon - Bullfrog Hiking Smith Fork Canyon

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Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind around 2 mph.
68° | 53°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind around 2 mph.
70° | 54°
Wed Rain likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
69° | 57°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
65° | 58°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 52°
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RATING: 2A
SEASON: Any, although summers can be very hot.
GEAR: 10 m ( 33 ft. ) rope useful for beginners.
WATER: Normally very little. After rains, possible wading to knee deep.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate.
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East southeast wind around 2 mph.
68° | 53°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East southeast wind around 2 mph.
70° | 54°
Wed Rain likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
69° | 57°
Thu Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
65° | 58°
Fri A chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
59° | 52°
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hikeaccess: high clearance
View of Smith Fork from the Approach
View of Smith Fork from the Approach

Smith Fork, in my opinion, is one of the most over looked narrow canyon hikes around. Although the canyon never turns into a slot, it has long sections of beautiful narrows, and several interesting side canyons. Combining relatively easy access,outstanding panoramas, narrows, and fantastic primitive camping, this is a good adventure for those with competent leadership, and highly recommended. Many side trips allow diversions as time and energy allow.

There are several great primitive campsites in the area, but please be sure to practice minimum impact camping techniques to protect the area.

NOTE: To provide shorter access to the best parts of the canyon, the hike requires two sections of fifth class climbing. The first is about 3 m ( 10 ft. ), and the second about 4 m ( 14 ft. ). Neither section is particularly difficult (class 4 or easy 5th). These should be surmountable by most groups with some teamwork and a short rope.
Early sun in Smith Fork Canyon
Early sun in Smith Fork Canyon

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