Buck Canyon | White Roost

Canyoneering Buck Canyon - White Roost Canyoneering Buck Canyon

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Fri Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 9 mph.
70° | 42°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 41°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
79° | 45°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
78° | 51°
Tue A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
72° | 48°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring , Hot in the summer
GEAR: 25 m rope / Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 1 - 8 m ( 27 ft. ), but 25 m ( 83 ft. ) rope required
WATER: Generally none except after recent rains
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate
Fri Sunny, with a high near 70. North wind around 9 mph.
70° | 42°
Sat Sunny, with a high near 73.
73° | 41°
Sun Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
79° | 45°
Mon Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
78° | 51°
Tue A chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
72° | 48°
First Small Arch
First Small Arch

Buck Canyon is often maligned as not being particularly good. This sentiment is likely a case of beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The slot section of Buck is short, and not very technical, thus puts many canyoneers off.That being said, the canyon does have a lovely narrows section, and a great exit hike that visits two natural arches.

This canyon is well suited to beginners and those looking for a not­to­technical day. Aside from the one short rappel, the canyon has a couple of steep downclimbs. These downclimbs, however, are quite beginner friendly. The hike out is lovely, and offers a nice loop. With a proper expectation, Buck is a lovely ramble.

Heading into Buck
Heading into Buck
Big Arch in Buck
Big Arch in Buck

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