Fall Creek (San Juan Mountains)

From ropewiki.com
Jump to: navigation, search
Fall Creek (San Juan Mountains) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Falls Creek. For other features with similar names, see Fall Creek (disambiguation)
Rating:
Log in to rateLog in to rateLog in to rateLog in to rateLog in to rate 2.0 (1 rating)

Fall Creek (San Juan Mountains) Banner.jpg

‌
Difficulty:‌3C1 IV (v4a3 IV)
Raps:‌2, max ↨220ft
Metric
Overall:12h ⟷11.7mi
Approach:5.5h ↑2650ft
Descent:4h ⟷2.1mi ↑1342ft
Exit:2.5h ↓500ft
Red Tape:‌No permit required
Shuttle:‌None
Vehicle:High Clearance
Rock type:San Juan Volcanic Tuff, conglomerates
Location:
Condition Reports:

(log in to submit report)
Weather:
Best season:
July-Oct
winterspringsummerfall
DecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Regions:
Upload new version

Introduction[edit]

Falls Creek has a really impressive waterfall, but it takes a lot of effort to get to it and then return.

Approach[edit]

Either hike up the ridge to see the main falls (difficult) or up the Falls Creek Trail which departs the campground.

Descent[edit]

R1: 220' from a harder midstream boulder in the upper San Juan Tuff layer. Unable to communicate well with anyone on rappel.

R2: 150' over a lower angle rolling waterfall.

Exit[edit]

Hike downstream until intersecting a footpath that leads back toward the Big Blue Campground.

Red tape[edit]

Beta sites[edit]

Trip reports and media[edit]

First Descent 2011-09-24: Neil Wilkinson, Pat Dunlap, Julie Lee, Ira Lewis

Background[edit]

Credits

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

In all habitats live animals and plants that deserve respect, please minimize impact on the environment and observe the local ethics. Canyoneering, Canyoning, Caving and other activities described in this site are inherently dangerous. Reliance on the information contained on this site is solely at your own risk. There is no warranty as to accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the information provided on this site. The site administrators and all the contributing authors expressly disclaim any and all liability for any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by its actions, omissions, or negligence in procuring, compiling or providing information through this site, including without limitation, liability with respect to any use of the information contained herein. If you notice any omission or mistakes, please contribute your knowledge (more information).

Retrieved from "https://ropewiki.com/index.php?title=Fall_Creek_(San_Juan_Mountains)&oldid=233409"