Devils Canyon
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| | Raps:5, max ↨120ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:Optional 1 minute (0.5 miles) Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:basalt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 27 May 2023
"Water flow is great right now for an easy short trip. It was a warm day and would have been fine without wetsuits. Can probably do it all with a hand |
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| Best season: | april-july
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46.7926, -121.0695
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Introduction[edit]
Don't confuse with nearby Devils Creek Canyon.
Devil's Canyon makes for a good early Season canyon after the long PNW Winters. The canyon walls are made of a haphazard fusing of eroding basalt columns and often the canyon is only wide enough to accommodate one person. Those from the Southwest might enjoy the challenge of stemming portions of the canyon.
Beware of ticks in the area. For those particularly sedentary (efficient or tired), a 0.5 mile shuttle can be setup. There is an abundance of dispersed campgrounds in the area, even some with outdoor toilets! The map has 2 campsites marked: 1. Camping right next to the canyon (GPS point labeled 'Devil's Canyon Campsite/Park') and 2. Camping with a view of the river and hoodoo wall (GPS point labeled 'Camping').
Approach[edit]
From the point labeled 'Devil's Canyon Campsite/Park', proceed straight towards the creek and enjoy possibly the shortest approach in the PNW.
Descent[edit]
R1: 120' DCR. The anchor has been set low due to the crumbly nature of the rock. The anchor could be difficult to reach in high low. Look out for the American Dipper nest behind the waterfall. It appears that it might be possible (and very fun) to stem/downclimb R1.
R2: 10' DCR
R3: 10' - webbing around a log
R4: 10' - webbing around a log
After R4, the canyon opens up for bit and the creek walking is still pretty easy. You'll approach the end once you reach a downclimb/potential slide into a pool if depth has been checked.
R5: 10' - downclimb. Consider building an anchor in higher flow.
Exit[edit]
Walk down the canyon for a few minutes. The exit will be up a semi-steep slope DCL. Walk towards the road and either hike back (0.5mi) or shuttle back to the campsite.
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First Descent pictures taken on May 11, 2019 - Facebook album
Background[edit]
This canyon was first descended on May 11th, 2019 by Kevin Steffa, Jake Huddleston, Sid Creutz, Haruka-James Clay Lipscomb, and Tiffanie Lin.
