Hose Monster (Top Down)
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| | Difficulty:3B III (v3a2 III) Raps:2-4, max ↨230ft
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| Condition Reports: | 1 Feb 2026
"Trail up South Loop was easy, microspikes not necessary there. Once we hit the drop-in spot, we ended up adding a few rappels to feel safer to get to |
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| Best season: | Any time, in winter this canyon becomes an ice climb
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36.2477, -115.6448
36.2548, -115.6440
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Introduction[edit]
Hose Monster is an ice climb in Charleston composed of 3 pitches rated at WI-5+. This climb can be done top down as a canyon route via Echo Overlook trail and some off trail bush whacking. The canyon is short, but can be wet and cold.
Approach[edit]
Start from Cathedral Rock Trailhead parking. Follow the South Loop trail to Echo overlook. The drop in point to the gully is on the big switch back at approximately 9351 feet (36.24432, -115.64552) following the overlook. You can drop through to the gully into 2 optional rappels; both are overhung half way. If you do not want to do the rappels you can follow the ridge on canyon left to a steep loose express descent that brings you near the start of the canyon (36.24726, -115.6447). Follow the water course down to the opening of the canyon and a large log where the canyon drops.
Optional Raps:
There are 2 optional rappels on the approach:
R1: Approx 100 feet. Off of the anchor on the tree on CR
R2: Approx 60 feet. Ghosted off of a tree
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Descent[edit]
Canyon:
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R1: Approx 230 feet off of the anchor behind the tree. Set up a short rappel off of the anchor on a tree behind the log in order to rig the actual rappel off of the chain anchor on CL. The rap off of the chain anchors is approx 165 feet. Suggestion: do not stage people on the chain rap station as it is small and space is scarce on the ledge. Instead, have people go down to the rap station, rebelay there, and continue down canyon on the 165 foot rap. This rap lands on a large ledge. Continue down canyon to the second rap. There is a slide on the CR that may need to be partner-assisted.
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R2: Approx 210 feet. Rig a set of bolts on CL in order to walk down about 10 feet to a set of chain anchors. Rig the rap from there for an easier pull.
Exit[edit]
Bush walk directly following the water course to the trail. Hook a left in order to follow the trails back to Cathedral Rock Trailhead.
Red tape[edit]
None
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