Beaver Bay Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3B I (v3a1 I) Raps:2, max ↨85ft
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| Condition Reports: | 26 Nov 2021
"This is an easy canyon if the standard route is taken. We, however, did the harder up climb route which made it a lot more interesting. There wasnt |
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| Best season: | Jan-Dec
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38.2823, -111.1837
38.2806, -111.1796
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Introduction[edit]
This is a very short canyon that is a nice one to do if you happen to finish your primary canyon(s) early and have a little extra time to fill; or, if you have a few beginners and that want an easy introduction to canyoneering. The canyon should be dry in all but recent rain, but due to the fact the river must be forded this canyon gets a class "B" rating as canyoneers will at least get wet twice.
Approach[edit]
Standard Approach: Walk upstream along the road until a gully on the north side appears. At this point ford the river and hike up the gully. Hike up until a seam canyon appears on the left and take the to the wash on the other side.
Challenging Approach: Since the canyon is so short and easy an option exists to make it more challenging. By hiking up the exit to a dry fall, a narrow side canyon on the north can be up climbed. This is not for beginners and even some intermediates might feel uncomfortable here as it is loses, sandy, and brushy. If you have the skills, though, it will make this little canyon more rewarding. Once at the top of the slot you can pop over the ridge and descend down a wash that will rejoin the main canyon.
Descent[edit]
There are only two rappels off natural anchors--and the first one can be down climbed. The anchor for the final rap can be off a deadman or cairn set about 10 feet form the edge or a tree which would be set way back with a lot of webbing. This is also a good place to practice using a sandtrap. The rap is about 85 feet.
Exit[edit]
After the final rappel there is a somewhat wide area at the top of a dry fall. On the north side of the canyon (LDC) a narrow side canyon intersects the main canyon. This side canyon provides a small down climb, however, beginners might feel it is a bit challenging or exposed. With assistance and spotting it shouldn't be a problem.
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Permits[edit]
A permit is required for any and all canyoneering within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park. Permits have a group-size limit that varies depending on the canyon or route. A separate permit is required for each canyoneering route. Currently, there is no quota limit nor permit cost, though that is likely to change at some point in the future. Permits can be obtained onsite through a self-serve kiosk located just outside of the visitor center or by sending and email to [email protected] using the following format:
Subject: Name of canyoneering route and date you will be canyoneering.
Email Body: Date of visit (single day only): Canyoneering route (single route only): Number of people: Vehicle location: Number of motorized vehicles: Vehicle description(s):
If you plan to camp overnight as part of a canyoneering trip, you are required to obtain a free backcountry permit, available at the visitor center.
Additional Access Information:[edit]
- CRNP canyoneering permit information webpage: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/canyoneering.htm
- Other: http://www.americancanyoneers.org/access-capitol-reef/
Group-Size Limit:[edit]
Canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 12 people for this Canyon.
Groups larger than 8 or 12 sharing the same affiliation (school, church, club, scout group, family, friends, etc., or combination thereof) may divide into groups smaller than 8 or 12, provided they do not occupy the same canyon, drainage, general area or the same route on the same day.
Park Entrance Fee:[edit]
The Scenic drive is the only area of Capitol Reef where an entry fee or park pass is required. Passes can be attained at the visitor center or at a self-pay kiosk at the start of the scenic drive. Fees are good for seven days and can be found here: http://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/fees.htm
Beta sites[edit]
RoadTripRyan.com : Beaver Bay Canyon