Dago Gulch (Leslie Gulch)

Also known as: Bobcat Slot Canyon.

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Difficulty:‌2A I (v1a1 II)

Raps:‌0, max ↨0ft

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Vehicle:4WD

Rock type:Volcanic Ash

Start:

43.2879, -117.2514

Parking:

43.2929, -117.2544

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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[edit]

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

Approach[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

You go back the way you came.

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Beta sites[edit]

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

Trip reports and media[edit]

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Background[edit]

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.

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