Canyoneering Southern Baptist Canyon
Southern Swell
Overview
Mon
57°
|
39°
Tue
53°
|
38°
Wed
63°
|
36°
Thu
63°
|
44°
Fri
46°
|
31°
RATING: 3B
LENGTH: 3-5 hours (5 miles)
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear
RAPPELS: 2-4 to 25 m ( 83 ft. )
WATER: Some pools.
FLASHFLOOD: High
Mon
57°
|
39°
Tue
53°
|
38°
Wed
63°
|
36°
Thu
63°
|
44°
Fri
46°
|
31°
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.
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Photos
Colorful wall - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Another colorful wall - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Todd entering the canyon
May 2016. There was water
Final Slot Section - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
I believe this was the first rap
Second part of final rappel, first part is above ledge on upper left.
Small drop before penultimate rappels
Even More Final Slot Section - Southern Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
Early on in Southern Baptist
Videos
Southern Baptist Canyon