Conditions:Willow Canyon (Santa Catalina Mountains)-20220704024211
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2 Jul 2022 (2 yrs, 10 mos ago) |
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Reported by: | Natureboytimflair (67 reports) | |
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Quality: | Good |
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Waterflow: | Deep pools |
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Wetsuit: | None |
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Difficulty: | Normal |
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Team: 2 people with experience level Intermediate to Expert
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All condition reports
Date | Quality | Waterflow | Wetsuit | Difficulty | Time | Team | Reported by |
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Ok | Dry ![]() | None ![]() | Easy ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 1 people Advanced | Wheelin T (1 reports) | |
Comment: All anchors that were found in great shape. Add alt anchor on rap 1 RDC around a tree to avoid the pool. Couldn't locate anchors for raps 6 & 7. I ghosted rap 6 around a tree LDC. Rap 7 I used a big stone LDC, I think i threw 80ft of rope..... this is a very temporary anchor. It will be gone in the event of heavy water flow. Use at your own risk. I'm 165lbs and held me no problem...
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Ok | Dry ![]() | None ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 5 people Intermediate to Expert | Natureboytimflair (67 reports) | |
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Good | Deep pools ![]() | None ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 9 people Brand new to Expert | Rocktherapy (5 reports) | |
Comment: We entered the canyon from a pull off 1/2 a mile up from windy point which makes canyon entrance quicker. Lots of fall colors which made the canyon beautiful. Took 4 newbies. Everyone had a lot of fun. All anchors were in good shape. Grotto water level was still full. Hike out of the canyon is a scramble in a lot of spots. Is a great option for people wanting to get into canyoneering.
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Great | Moderate Low ![]() | Drysuit ![]() | | ![]() ![]() | 6 people Beginner to Advanced | RFontaine (270 reports) | |
Comment: Great canyon for the area when flowing! Wasnt cranking as much as I thought it’d be. All anchors in good shape. We exited at the grotto and skipped the last 2 drops. Worth doing for a short day.
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Great | Deep pools ![]() | Thin wetsuit ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 1 people Advanced | JohnPenny (7 reports) | |
Comment: Strong flow through a couple of falls. Didn't find R6 off the tree, must have DC'ed. Last pool is a swimmer. Never wore wetsuit, really cold through flowing raps and swims however. On approach, I went right of Nancy's Thumb, lost all semblance of trail, and descended through hell to reach canyon costing time. My ascent to overlook was rather heinous as well and went relatively straight up, occasionally on climber's trails.
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Good | Moderate ![]() | Thin wetsuit ![]() | | | Natureboytimflair (67 reports) | ||
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Great | Moderate ![]() | Full wetsuit ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3 people Intermediate to Advanced | Coalemus (160 reports) | |
Comment: Water was cold and flowing well from recent rains. We did 5 raps and skipped the last 2, exiting on the nice social trail that goes to the grotto. Everything is bolted now and webbing was looking good.
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Great | Very Low ![]() | Rain jacket ![]() | Easy ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4 people Intermediate to Expert | Elkdoggy (1 reports) | |
Comment: very low flow, 3/4 kept feet dry. minor bushwacking on approach and exit. anchors in good shape.
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Great | High ![]() | Rain jacket ![]() | | ![]() ![]() | 4 people Intermediate to Advanced | RFontaine (270 reports) | |
Comment: Multiple great waterfall raps and a fantastic swimming hole accessible with little effort!
When we got down into the canyon, waterflow was fairly high and brown. Canyon seemed to be in borderline flash flood conditions so we took caution. The first few raps we rigged just outside the watercourse but as we made our way down we started rigging in the watercourse without issue. I decided to forgo the wetsuit this time, wore a rain jacket, was comfortable enough but started getting chilly near the end. Hike out was a breeze. Took our time, definitely a fun day. | |||||||
Amazing | Very High ![]() | Thin wetsuit ![]() | Advanced ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3 people | Sopapia (4 reports) | |
Amazing | Very High ![]() | Thin wetsuit ![]() | Advanced ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 2 people Expert | Natureboytimflair (67 reports) | |
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Great | Low ![]() | None ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 5 people Brand new to Expert | Natureboytimflair (67 reports) | |
Good | Deep pools ![]() | None ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 2 people Intermediate to Expert | Natureboytimflair (67 reports) | |
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Good | Dry ![]() | None ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 3 people Brand new to Advanced | Az Arborist (7 reports) | |
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Good | Very Low ![]() | Rain jacket ![]() | Normal ![]() | ![]() ![]() | 4 people Beginner to Advanced | Nclegg (407 reports) | |
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