French Canyon

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French Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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Difficulty:2A II (v1a1 II)
Raps:
Metric
Overall:2.5-4h ⟷1.2mi
Approach:30min-1h
Descent:30min-1h
Exit:1.5-2h
Red Tape:No permit required
Shuttle:None
Vehicle:4WD - High Clearance
Rock type:Sandstone
Start:
Parking:
Condition Reports:
4 Jun 2022




"Used French to exit Parunuweap after descending Rock Canyon. Time is car to car, not moving too quickly. Very lush canyon, with clear flowing spring w

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Introduction[edit]

A nice side canyon to parunuweap. Often used as an exit to the south side. The riparian section is very nice.

Lightly-flowing spring water results in the navigation of shallow pools and mud. There are no swims, and any water above knee depth is typically quite easily avoided. Hence the “A” water rating.

Approach[edit]

Descend from the parking area along a well used trail to a large slickrock section. Continue following the ridge to the east of French Canyon. Downclimb a steep, sandy gully to the canyon floor and use caution navigating loose rock.

Descent[edit]

One or two exposed obstacles in the upper section of canyon. Some may prefer the support of a handline.

Exit[edit]

Return the way you came.

Red tape[edit]

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Credits

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

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