Southern Baptist Canyon | Southern Swell

Canyoneering Southern Baptist Canyon - Southern Swell Canyoneering Southern Baptist Canyon

Southern Swell

Overview

Sat A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 7 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
73° | 58°
Sun Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
66° | 54°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
63° | 51°
Tue Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
58° | 47°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 42°
RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
RAPPELS: 2-4 to 25 m ( 83 ft. )
WATER: Some pools.
FLASHFLOOD: High
Sat A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny. High near 73, with temperatures falling to around 68 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 7 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
73° | 58°
Sun Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 66. South southeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
66° | 54°
Mon A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
63° | 51°
Tue Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
58° | 47°
Wed A slight chance of rain showers before noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
57° | 42°
Colorful wall - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Colorful wall - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Another colorful wall - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Another colorful wall - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell

Sometimes an error in navigation can turn out OK (and perhaps more often not). So it goes with Southern Baptist. Several groups over the years have inadvertently descended this canyon thinking it was Baptist Draw. It is not, but it is a good canyon.

Southern Baptist has a short approach, short slot section, and not too bad of an exit makes it a good beginner canyon. It can hold a few big pools of water, so is best in spring, summer, or fall. The rappels are fairly straight forward, although the penultimate rappel can be a bit of an awkward start. This is the perfect canyon to round out a weekend in the area. Oh, and with the right description, it is easy navigation.

Final Slot Section  - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Final Slot Section - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Even More Final Slot Section  - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Even More Final Slot Section - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell

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