Music Canyon | Southern Swell

Canyoneering Music Canyon - Southern Swell Canyoneering Music Canyon

Southern Swell

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Fri Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
85° | 50°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
81° | 52°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
72° | 49°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 41°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 38°
RATING: 3B
CURRENT CFS: Getting current CFS.... Full Details
SEASON: Spring, Summer (HOT), Fall
RAPPELS: 0-3+ to 8 m ( 27 ft. )
WATER: Generally much wadding, usually no swimming
FLASHFLOOD: High
Fri Sunny. High near 85, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
85° | 50°
Sat A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 2 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
81° | 52°
Sun A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
72° | 49°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 60.
60° | 41°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 38°
Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Downclimb or Rappel - Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Downclimb or Rappel - Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell

Named for an acoustical echo chamber near its end, Music canyon is a charmer. The route is fairly long, mostly being a hike, but the canyon itself is spectacular. The challenges offer a group many opportunities to practice partner assists and downclimbs. For beginners, the obstacles can be rappelled, though intermediate natural anchor skills are recommended. Though a short technical section, the canyon and exit make this a highly recommended trip.

Be sure to check the flow of Muddy Creek before starting this route. In early spring it can be quite high, making the exit hike difficult. If doing the route in the summer, get an early start to beat the heat and be in the narrows before the heat of the day. Also, bugs can be bad during certain times. Bug spray recommended.

Downclimb or Rappel - Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Downclimb or Rappel - Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Great slot - Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell
Great slot - Music Canyon - San Rafael Swell

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