Conditions:Box and Double Arch Canyons-20191001003220

Latest:	29 Sep 2019 (5 yrs, 12 mos ago)

Reported by:	Norhex (24 reports)
Quality:	Great
Waterflow:	Deep pools
Wetsuit:	None
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Normal
Time:

Team: 5 people with experience level Advanced

Trip report URL:

Comments: One 5’deep swimmer, anchors were in good shape.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
22 Oct 2023	Good	Deep pools	Thin wetsuit	Normal	4 hours	7 people Intermediate to Advanced	Tcarlisle (80 reports)
Comment: - CONDITIONS Approach: The approach up the south rim of Box Spring Canyon is easy to follow. Once the dirt is past and the rock is reached there are many cairns to follow; however, not all will lead the way you want. We didn't vet them as closely as we should have and got off on a variation of the shortcut approach before realizing it and making our way over to the standard approach. A minor issue but still something to pay attention to. The final slab up to the ridge/top out point, and then the slab down to the drainage are leg burners but manageable. Water Exposure: There is water in the potholes that is unavoidable. While wetsuits are not needed in hot weather, some of us had them and were happy to use them. Those that didn't did get chilled waiting for their turn to rappel. Anchors & Rappels: The first anchor is off of bolts and we replaced the webbing. The second anchor is a sling on the arch and we added some webbing. Depending on when the next group goes through them may want to remove the older webbing. Exit: Easy. We just followed the established trail back to the parking area. We didn't have time to detour to the petroglyphs, but having seen them before they are a worthwhile side trip. STATS Group Size: 7 Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes car to car Weather: Sunny, clear sky and clear forecast. Temps in the 70's. No wind. Route: Standard route
29 Sep 2019	Great	Deep pools	None	Normal		5 people Advanced	Norhex (24 reports)
Comment: One 5’deep swimmer, anchors were in good shape.