Conditions:Ribbon Canyon-20251027183659

Latest:	25 Oct 2025 (9 days ago)

Reported by:	Jjarquin69 (1 reports)
Quality:	Good
Waterflow:	Dry
Wetsuit:	None
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Normal
Time:	5 hours

Team: 2 people with experience level Beginner to Intermediate

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Comments: Did this route without a shuttle, starting at Andy’s Trailhead and ascending the Ribbon Trail before crossing over toward where the East Fork meets the Old Kiln approach. Doing it this way was tricky—there’s no easy crossover from the Ribbon Trail to the East Fork—and it took considerably longer than expected. I’d recommend setting up a shuttle and starting from the Old Kiln approach instead.

Anchor Notes: I replaced the webbing and quicklink on the first big rappel. The original setup wasn’t in bad shape, but I extended it for a cleaner pull and because the anchor itself wasn’t well built. The main rappel (~90 ft) anchor was serviceable, though I wasn’t a fan of its construction. It would benefit from being re-dressed and replaced with a single 40-ft strand of webbing to improve integrity and appearance.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
25 Oct 2025	Good	Dry	None	Normal	5 hours	2 people Beginner to Intermediate	Jjarquin69 (1 reports)
Comment: Did this route without a shuttle, starting at Andy’s Trailhead and ascending the Ribbon Trail before crossing over toward where the East Fork meets the Old Kiln approach. Doing it this way was tricky—there’s no easy crossover from the Ribbon Trail to the East Fork—and it took considerably longer than expected. I’d recommend setting up a shuttle and starting from the Old Kiln approach instead. Anchor Notes: I replaced the webbing and quicklink on the first big rappel. The original setup wasn’t in bad shape, but I extended it for a cleaner pull and because the anchor itself wasn’t well built. The main rappel (~90 ft) anchor was serviceable, though I wasn’t a fan of its construction. It would benefit from being re-dressed and replaced with a single 40-ft strand of webbing to improve integrity and appearance.
13 Apr 2025	Good	Dry	None	Normal	2 hours	7 people Intermediate to Expert	Iralewis (18 reports)
Comment: Added a kml map to the beta after this descent. We descended the Main Fork from the Old Kiln TH and exited at the Andy's Loop TH along Little Park Rd. However, we would also recommend the Old Kiln TH -> East Fork -> Andy's TH shuttle (or Devil's Kitchen shuttle with Echo Canyon) next time. We did not add Echo Canyon and the longer shuttle. However, if the team has not done Echo, it's a worthwhile big amphitheater dryfall to take the team through and add to the day. The Ribbon Main Fork rappel (last rappel in the canyon before non-technical hiking) was measured at 100'. Other accounts have listed this as shorter. Perhaps longer webbing was previously used. Beta updated. The Main Fork rappel does have an awkward lip to negotiate. Nice pretty canyon, but we suspected it would be prettier in the Fall when all the trees are leafed out or turning.
28 Jan 2024	Good	Dry	None	Normal	3 hours	2 people Beginner to Advanced	Dfager55 (18 reports)
Comment: Ran east fork route including drop into echo canyon starting at the old kiln trailhead. First “rappel” in east fork was 10 feet and had webbing around a tree DCL. Hand line or meat anchor for all but the last person works just as well. After walking down the scenic but shallow canyon the next drop is 70 feet at the confluence between east and main fork. Currently there is green webbing DCR on a juniper, no concerns with the pull but rope groves are developing, we fiddled this drop. Next rappel is almost immediately following and is also roughly 70 feet. Many anchor options here but we used existing blue&purple webbing around a tree to the left of watercourse. Be aware the drop is mostly all free hanging but there is a awkward and uncomfortable overhanging lip near the top. Pothole section was frozen over and easily avoidable. Drop into echo is 70-100 feet roughly depending on where you drop from. Was not able to locate bolts but anchor opportunities are all over. We fiddled a tree DCL of watercourse that made for a more straightforward drop and was about 100 feet give or take.