Conditions:Greasewood (Upper)-20230516023818

Latest:	13 May 2023 (25 days ago)

Reported by:	Ingalls (7 reports)
Quality:	Amazing
Waterflow:	Deep pools
Wetsuit:	Thin wetsuit
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Normal
Time:	4 hours

Team: 2 people with experience level Beginner to Expert

Trip report URL:

Comments: Fantastic run through Greasewood. The trailhead as suggested by road trip ryan's GPX has subsequently been closed making for a ~2mi hike from the edge of the wilderness area. The additional 1.5ish miles is over very easy terrain and the additional walk doesn't take away from the canyon what-so-ever. Please respect our wilderness and don't drive down the closed road like one set of tire prints suggested.

The canyon itself was very enjoyable and would be a great candidate for a beginner with compentent leadership of an intermediate canyoneer. The canyon itself is fairly wide though narrows at several pools to make life interesting. If you are looking for a slot canyon, look elsewhere. There are many opportunities to escape the canyon through 3rd class terrain throughout.

Though not bolted, natural anchors were plentiful and easy to build, from trees to large boulders. We replaced the long extended anchor into a deep pool. Other anchors were getting very close to replacement and a prudent party should expect the need replace all anchors if more than a month or two has gone by since this post.

Although a 4mm wetsuit was hot at the beginning and middle stretches of the canyon that were lower on water, we were very glad to have them with the swimming we did towards the end.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
13 May 2023	Amazing	Deep pools	Thin wetsuit	Normal	4 hours	2 people Beginner to Expert	Ingalls (7 reports)
Comment: Fantastic run through Greasewood. The trailhead as suggested by road trip ryan's GPX has subsequently been closed making for a ~2mi hike from the edge of the wilderness area. The additional 1.5ish miles is over very easy terrain and the additional walk doesn't take away from the canyon what-so-ever. Please respect our wilderness and don't drive down the closed road like one set of tire prints suggested. The canyon itself was very enjoyable and would be a great candidate for a beginner with compentent leadership of an intermediate canyoneer. The canyon itself is fairly wide though narrows at several pools to make life interesting. If you are looking for a slot canyon, look elsewhere. There are many opportunities to escape the canyon through 3rd class terrain throughout. Though not bolted, natural anchors were plentiful and easy to build, from trees to large boulders. We replaced the long extended anchor into a deep pool. Other anchors were getting very close to replacement and a prudent party should expect the need replace all anchors if more than a month or two has gone by since this post. Although a 4mm wetsuit was hot at the beginning and middle stretches of the canyon that were lower on water, we were very glad to have them with the swimming we did towards the end.
10 Jun 2019 Trip report	Great						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by Scott.
27 Aug 2016 Trip report	Great						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by smilingtoad.
27 Aug 2016 Trip report							Candition.com (287 reports)
Comment: Most recent conditions reported at Candition.com, see Trip Report for full details.
10 May 2015 Trip report	Amazing						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by bighornmonkey.
24 Oct 2014 Trip report	Amazing						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by TonyF.
18 Oct 2014 Trip report	Great						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by peakbaggers.
23 Jun 2014 Trip report	Amazing						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by DougInGJCO.
10 Aug 2013 Trip report	Ok						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by jman.
10 Jun 2013 Trip report	Ok						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by USofCS.
8 Jul 2012 Trip report	Amazing						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by teedit.
31 Mar 2012 Trip report	Good						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by TAyres.
15 Oct 2011 Trip report	Great						CanditionBot (2096 reports)
Comment: See the full condition report at Candition.com. Submitted by canyoncaver.