Counterfeit Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A I (v3a1 I) Raps:
Red Tape: Shuttle: Rock type:Sandstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 24 Jul 2022
"Very low effort for the payoff. Time includes building an anchor. We fiddle-sticked the first rappel off of a big pine tree into the slot. Also built |
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| Best season: | Oct-May (avg for this region)
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34.9322, -111.7496
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Introduction[edit]
Possibly the quickest outing in Oak Creek Canyon. An ideal warmup, or could be linked up with king snake, or cookstove for a longer day.
Approach[edit]
Start at sterling pass. Break away from trail and head up canyon left through a break in the brush to the ridge up top.
Descent[edit]
3 rappels under 50'.
Exit[edit]
Follow drainage to road/ vehicle.
