Sams Mesa Box Canyon | Robbers Roost

Canyoneering Sams Mesa Box Canyon - Robbers Roost Canyoneering Sams Mesa Box Canyon

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Overview

RATING: 3A

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 9 to 17 mph.

44 | 28

Tue

A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

45 | 28

Wed

A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

37 | 26

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 24

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 23

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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall (hot in summer)
RAPPELS: 0-2 to 15 m ( 50 ft. )
WATER: Generally little / none.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 44. North wind 9 to 17 mph.

44 | 28

Tue

A chance of rain and snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

45 | 28

Wed

A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

37 | 26

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

38 | 24

Fri

Sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 23

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Typical Scenary - Sams Mesa Box

Typical Scenary - Sams Mesa Box

Seldom visited, Sams Mesa Box Canyon makes a great outing for beginners or those looking for a less technical outing in Robbers Roost. The canyon is not very technical with two rappels, though most will downclimb the first, and the two slot sections are both short. That said, the canyon is beautiful and well worth visiting. Two options are presented. The short version visits all of the good stuff, and only takes 3-5 hours. There is also a slightly longer version that continues down, seeing more of the canyon, and returning in 5-7 hours.

The area, situated away from more visited areas, also offers some of the best camping in the Roost. Expect solitude, wild burros, and coyote howls. Sams Mesa Box Canyon is one of my favorite areas to camp and has amazing sunrise and sunsets with views of the Henry Mountains in the distance.

Second Slot - Sams Mesa Box

Second Slot - Sams Mesa Box

First Slot - Sams Mesa Box

First Slot - Sams Mesa Box

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