Crosby Slot
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| | Difficulty:3A I (v2a1 I) Raps:0-1, max ↨40ft
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| Best season: | jan-dec
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44.9049, -93.1535
44.8977, -93.1661
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Introduction[edit]
This anthropogenic canyon was formed in the soft limestone of the Mississippi River valley by diverted storm runoff in a relatively short time.
A local "secret" this short slot canyon is often visited by locals and simply hiked the short distance from the bottom.
A trail at the top of the canyon could allow you to rappel in and run it as a technical route though the anchor situation is unknown. Somewhat of a contrived adventure, this is nonetheless an interesting feature located right in the metro area so could be a fun little outing or a spot to train.
Approach[edit]
From the parking follow the trails to the northeast toward Crosby Lake. After about a mile the canyon with be on your left. Walk up the narrow corridor until the small grotto at the end.
If you’re going to try for the rappel, backtrack up Crosby Farm road for a short bit and then cross to the Sam Morgan Regional Trail at the top of the bluff. Head northeast for about a mile and then drop in.
Descent[edit]
R1: Approx 40’ from trees at the lip. Use caution, lots of loose dirt and slightly overhung to start.
Exit[edit]
Head down the canyon and follow the trails back to the parking lot.