Dago Gulch (Leslie Gulch)

Dago Gulch (Leslie Gulch) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Bobcat Slot Canyon.

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‌	Difficulty:‌2A I (v1a1 II) Raps:‌0, max ↨0ft Metric Overall: No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌ Vehicle:4WD Rock type:Volcanic Ash
Start:	43.2879, -117.2514
Parking:	43.2929, -117.2544
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Best season:	Jul-Sep (avg for this region) winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America Pacific Northwest  United States Oregon Eastern Oregon

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Dago_Gulch_Hike

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Welcome! Canyons in the Pacific Northwest can be different from those you might be used to. Be ready for unlinked bolts, retrievable traverse lines, and challenging aquatic environments. For more on local practices, and the best way to get started in the region, check out the WCC Safety page. Unlinked Bolts - groups should be comfortable rigging unlinked bolts, either temporarily linking them for all but the last person, or using a passive redundancy method. Most importantly, if you find two bolts side by side that are unlinked, do not add webbing to them. Linking bolts designed to be unlinked will likely cause damage during seasonal floods. Traverse Lines - many canyons are rigged to allow traverse line access to an exposed anchor station. This should be done using self-belay or team belay techniques. Do not leave fixed lines in the canyons. Challenging Environments - the highly aquatic nature of PNW canyons can surprise many. Cold temperatures, slippery rocks, loud waterfalls, and strong currents all lead to unexpected problems. Do not underestimate the need for strong team work and technical proficiency. Belays are frequently not possible. Unattended gear will sink or float away. Sliding and jumping is the cause of most major injuries, so it's critical to effectively communicating water depth & submerged hazards.

Introduction

This location is a short, beautiful slot canyon that is easily accessible.

Approach

Park at the dago gulch parking and walk up the trail until you reach the second side drainage. The take a left and follow the side drainage up too the slot canyon.

Descent

You follow the obvious slot, crawl under a boulder then continue you up the slot until you reach a tall waterfall then you can explore around a little bit.

Exit

You go back the way you came.

Beta sites

https://www.oregonhikers.org/field_guide/Dago_Gulch_Hike

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Background

When I went here it seemed as though it could be possible to do a top-down approach and in doing explore an unexplored top section of the slot.