Old Woman Wash | Eastern Reef

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Overview

Wed

Snow before 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

45 | 32

Thu

A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

40 | 19

Fri

A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

40 | 21

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 16

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

45 | 19

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SEASON: Spring, Fall, Winter if there is no snow on the ground.
GEAR: Standard hiking gear or Standard Technical Gear if doing canyon return.
RAPPELS: 2 to 6 m ( 20 ft. )
WATER: None, bring all you need.
FLASHFLOOD: High in the canyon

Wed

Snow before 5pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 45, with temperatures falling to around 35 in the afternoon. West southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

45 | 32

Thu

A slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

40 | 19

Fri

A chance of snow before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.

40 | 21

Sat

Sunny, with a high near 42.

42 | 16

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

45 | 19

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Views south toward Goblin Valley and the Henry Mountains during the approach

Views south toward Goblin Valley and the Henry Mountains during the approach

Note: If you are looking for rock art lower in Old Woman Wash, visit the Lower Old Woman Wash trip. This hike is separated out because it is substantially more complicated and difficult than visiting the lower panel.

This route description is for the upper reaches of Old Woman Wash, where the pictograph panel often referred to as Unexpected Panel is. Unexpected Panel is truly remarkable with interesting designs that are intricate and well done. I found the panel unique and other worldly. For hikers, this route is an out-and-back that is about 8 miles and requires good navigation and low impact hiking skills.

Canyoneers can visit the panel using the hikers approach, but get the bonus of descending Old Woman Wash directly. The technical section of Old Woman Wash isn't difficult, but is fairly interesting and makes for a great return route after visiting the Unexpected Panel. The canyon is not a canyon those looking for tight slots, big rappels or serious challenges will enjoy, but those looking for a beautiful hike with a couple of short rappels thrown in will find this a good fit. It is seldom trodden and has a nice, remote feel to it.

The boulder with Unexpected Panel on it.

The boulder with Unexpected Panel on it.

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