North Fork of Robbers Roost |

White Roost

Canyoneering North Fork of Robbers Roost - White Roost Canyoneering North Fork of Robbers Roost
White Roost

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Overview

RATING: 3A
LENGTH: 4-7 hours

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.

66 | 37

Mon

A 30 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 28 mph increasing to 29 to 39 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

60 | 42

Tue

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

42 | 28

Wed

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 26

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 29

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SEASON: Fall, Winter, Spring (no snow)
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 4 to 22 m ( 73 ft. )
WATER: Generally very little.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Sun

Sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 16 to 21 mph in the afternoon.

66 | 37

Mon

A 30 percent chance of rain after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a south wind 18 to 28 mph increasing to 29 to 39 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

60 | 42

Tue

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

42 | 28

Wed

Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 26

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

51 | 29

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Deep in the narrows of the North Fork

Deep in the narrows of the North Fork

Looking up the final rappel

Looking up the final rappel

The North Fork of Robbers Roost has always been one of my favorites. Relatively short, but quite beautiful, it is a charmer. On our groups first trip through in about 2005, we saw little signs of traffic. On my most recent trip, I was surprised at the well worn trail. Clearly this has become a popular canyon.

There are two commons ways to do North Fork. The first is the "full meal deal". This involves seeing the whole North Fork, then exiting up the Crack Route. Expect about 5-7 hours for this loop. Exiting the Crack Route requires a little bit of climbing skill. It is lower 5th class, and should not be a problem for intermediate or better canyoneers, but rank beginners may find it intimidating.

The other option is the short route, that exits right before the final rappel. This sees the most interesting section, but is an easier exit and shorter day. This is recommended. If you want to see the full canyon, I would still recommend the short route, but fix the last rappel, hike down as far as desired, then ascend up the final rappel and take the short exit. The final rappel is an easy jug, and the short exit an easier/better alternative than the Crack Route.

First Rappel

First Rappel

1st Real Rappel

1st Real Rappel

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