Music Canyon |

Southern Swell

Canyoneering Music Canyon - Southern Swell Canyoneering Music Canyon
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RATING: 3B
CURRENT CFS: Getting current CFS.... Full Details

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 9. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph.

36 | 21

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 19

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 25

Wed

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

53 | 32

Thu

A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 32

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SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 0-3+ to 8 m ( 27 ft. )
WATER: Generally much wadding, usually no swimming
FLASHFLOOD: High

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values as low as 9. West northwest wind 13 to 18 mph.

36 | 21

Mon

Sunny, with a high near 41.

41 | 19

Tue

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

49 | 25

Wed

A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

53 | 32

Thu

A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

46 | 32

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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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