Hungry Bear (Lower) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Bear Creek.
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47.9689, -121.5978topo
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| Welcome! Canyons in the Pacific Northwest can be different from those you might be used to. Be ready for unlinked bolts, retrievable traverse lines, and challenging aquatic environments. For more on local practices, and the best way to get started in the region, check out the WCC Safety page.
- Unlinked Bolts - groups should be comfortable rigging unlinked bolts, either temporarily linking them for all but the last person, or using a passive redundancy method. Most importantly, if you find two bolts side by side that are unlinked, do not add webbing to them. Linking bolts designed to be unlinked will likely cause damage during seasonal floods.
- Traverse Lines - many canyons are rigged to allow traverse line access to an exposed anchor station. This should be done using self-belay or team belay techniques. Do not leave fixed lines in the canyons.
- Challenging Environments - the highly aquatic nature of PNW canyons can surprise many. Cold temperatures, slippery rocks, loud waterfalls, and strong currents all lead to unexpected problems. Do not underestimate the need for strong team work and technical proficiency. Belays are frequently not possible. Unattended gear will sink or float away. Sliding and jumping is the cause of most major injuries, so it's critical to effectively communicating water depth & submerged hazards.
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Introduction[edit]
The section of Hungry Bear (aka Bear Creek) below the abandoned forest road.
Looks like there’s some raps and pools that might be interesting.
Approach[edit]
Descent[edit]
The creek drops ~550’ in 0.5mi before reaching the Lake Trail.
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Beta sites[edit]
Trip reports and media[edit]
Looking down at what would be rap one of the lower section. Multiple pools and mid-sized drops visible
The lower section of Hungry Bear is explored in this video (from the start up to 4m40s where it reaches the forest road):
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