Contigo
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| | Difficulty:3A I (v3a1 I) Raps:3, max ↨150ft
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| Condition Reports: | 3 Jan 2025
"R1~85, not (60 is the drop, potentially). R2~150 if not downclimbing the crack on the left (my preffered option), fiddled. I passed by R2 tree, its |
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| Best season: | Fall to Spring
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34.9282, -111.9092
34.9251, -111.9175
34.9176, -111.9095
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Introduction
A quick, yet scenic drop into Hartwell canyon featuring a big final rappel and adventurous approach/ exit. Contigo is the shortest and easiest of the 4 routes on the Western Bench.
Approach
Take the approach gully from the parking pin to enter high above Hartwell canyon from the west. The trail is still developing but in general, stay LUC until the rockfall is reached. Continue up past the rockfall to the top of a small saddle. Enjoy the eastward views of Hartwell before hiking down to the start of Contigo.
Contigo can be accessed via an optional bolted rappel of about 60' on the left or north side of the alcove. Alternatively locate a crack on the right or south side and downclimb into the watercourse.
Descent
R1 Optional: 60’ off bolts Or locate a crack entrance on the right side of the watercourse.
R2: 85'from a tree on the left.
Downclimb last 15' drop on the left side (crack).
R3: 150’ mostly on wall with a few short free hangs.
Exit
Connect with the main drainage and follow the wash south to the turnoff for the Art Wall Exit. Take the gully up to a small saddle (400') and back down the other side to the End of Rope Parking.
Red tape
When exiting, stay in the main drainage. A portion of Hartwell canyon is now private land. Avoid the private property by utilizing the Art Wall Exit.
Beta sites
sedonacanyoneering.com : Contigo
Trip reports and media
Contigo Canyon - A Day After The Storm
Background
First Descent by Garrett Bennett and Holly Dison in January of 2021.