Great Gusto Canyon
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| | Difficulty:4A III (v4a1 III) Raps:2, max ↨279ft
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| Condition Reports: | 12 Oct 2025
"The two rappels were great. Webbing is starting to get sun bleached so bring extra webbing. Use courtesy rigging for all but the last person for the l |
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| Best season: | Fall;Winter;Spring
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38.7288, -110.5334
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WaterflowIntroduction[edit]
Approach[edit]
The approach hike up the right ridge of Ernie Canyon is scattered with patches of crypto and minature and unique sandstone formations. Careful hiking and foot placement will preserve these amazing natural features. There are several places along the approach where incredible views of the final pour-off rappel can be seen.
Descent[edit]
The anchor for the bridge rappel can easily be extended to the very lip to prevent rope scars. There are some small ledges that make the rappel easy to start.
The final 280-foot rappel is mostly free hang and comes with a commanding view of the Ernie canyon wash hundreds of feet out and below. Like the beta says - bring your A-game for this one. The use of a long rope and pull cord (340-foot) will allow extending the pull point further down the rock scree making rope pull easier and preventing rope scars.
- R1 85 feet - Anchored from a tree through the bridge.
- R2 280 feet - Big, airy rappel. Bring your A-Game. Possibly rig with a toggle. Make sure the rope is extended all the way over the edge for the pull to avoid rope groove and/or stuck ropes. A 350 foot pull cord helps with a cleaner pull since you can walk back further and get a better angle.
Exit[edit]
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
RoadTripRyan.com : Great Gusto Canyon
Trip reports and media[edit]
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?77439-Great-Gusto-Eastern-Reef-San-Rafael-Swell