Cookstove Draw
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| | Difficulty:3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:3-4, max ↨55ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:None Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:Basalt above, Sandstone below | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 13 Oct 2024
"Beautiful day escaping the unusual fall heat as routes in Sedona proper were still in the 90s this day. Took 2 people down their first ever canyon and |
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| Best season: | Spring, Fall
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35.0150, -111.7292
35.0144, -111.7377
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Introduction[edit]
A short, woodsy OCC drainage with a few short rappels and some thought-provoking downclimbs.
Expect the rappel count to increase if the canyon is flowing or in wetter-than-normal condition.
Fresh spring water is available by the Cookstove Trailhead.
Approach[edit]
Take Cookstove Trail from the parking area to the rim. Turn off the trail and head NE, contouring along the rim to the head of the Cookstove drainage.
Descent[edit]
Use caution on rappel to avoid damaging the moss and ferns growing from the rock and to preserve the pristine nature of this environment.
R1: 55’ off tree LDC.
Downclimbs.
R2: 45’ off rock pinch.
More downclimbs.
R3: 45’ off boulder.
After another series of downclimbs is a brief narrow section with a pothole that likely holds water in all but the driest times of the year. A strong climber can traverse just above the pool RDC if attempting to stay dry - otherwise, plan for a wade (potentially waist+ depth).
After one final, notable downclimb, the drainage begins to level. Gear down here if you haven’t already. Or don’t - the exit goes quick.
Exit[edit]
Travel a short distance down canyon until the road comes into view. Go under the bridge and turn left at the use trail to return to your vehicle.
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Background[edit]
Established 9/24/2021
