Dhalgren Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3B I (v3a2 I) Raps:3, max ↨100ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:Optional 2min Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:Sandstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 12 Apr 2025
"The canyon far exceeded expectations. Beautiful scenery, easy raps, fun stemming and super easy access. The first anchor is set quite far back and cou |
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| Best season: | Any;After rains;HOT in Summer
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37.9011, -110.3605
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Introduction[edit]
Short, skinny and sculpted. 5 minute approach. <30 minute exit with a 200 foot gain.
Has been done without rope, but whoever downclimbed R2 is pretty hardcore. Ample stemming opportunity. A keyhole arch. Possibly the best 1-1.5 hour canyon there is.
Approach[edit]
Descent[edit]
R1: 40ft set back off boulder.
R2: 100ft two-stage off rock pinch. Caution not to pull rope at first stage unless comfortable with second stage advanced downclimb.
R3: 15ft previously off a cairn anchor. Anchor has been washed away and limited anchor building material is present. The R3 chute has features (a hueco and a crack) that enable an awkward downclimb/lower and partner assist, at least in current conditions with abundant mud filling the pothole below the drop.
Exit[edit]
Walk down canyon about 0.25 miles. Find bushy gulley on right to exit out. Drop a shuttle vehicle at the exit point if you have it, or walk 5min down the dirt road to the starting point.
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
SummitPost.org : Dhalgren