Lupacchiotta Canyon |

Central Swell

Canyoneering Lupacchiotta Canyon - Central Swell Canyoneering Lupacchiotta Canyon

Central Swell

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RATING: 3A

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

58 | 35

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

60 | 36

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 38

Sat

A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 39

Sun

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

47 | 35

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SEASON: Any, no snow
RAPPELS: 3 to 25 m ( 83 ft. )
WATER: Generally none.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate

Wed

Sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

58 | 35

Thu

Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

60 | 36

Fri

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 38

Sat

A slight chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

58 | 39

Sun

Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

47 | 35

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The lower canyon, just before Eagle.

The lower canyon, just before Eagle.

One of the things I love about the San Rafael Swell is the diversity of canyons. From pothole challenges, like Quandary and the Squeeze, to more mellow en-devours, like Baptist Draw, or this one, Lupacchiotta (lou-paw-key-o-ta), the Swell offers it all.

This is a short, casual affair in the highest region of the Swell. Though only a couple of hours, it makes a nice casual break when passing through on nearby I-70. The canyon has straightforward anchors, and no downclimbing, making it very suitable for beginners or hikers with a little technical experience. The biggest challenge is finding the canyon, good map and compass skills or a gps are needed.

Aside from the rappels, the route descends a surprisingly deep Wingate walled canyon, and offers a unique short tunnel mid-way through. Highly recommended! When Cristina and I first descended it, we had wonder-dog Lucy Lou in tow, so decided Lupacchiotta, Italian for "little wolf", was a good name. Though not a huge fan of the rappels, Lucy enjoyed the canyon quite a bit.

Beautiful colorful walls in the lower canyon.

Beautiful colorful walls in the lower canyon.

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