Jacob's Ladder

Jacob's Ladder Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:‌5, max ↨100ft Metric Overall: 5.5-6.5h  ⟷2.5mi Approach: 30min Descent: 3-3.5h Exit: 2-2.5h  ↑1200ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:High Clearance Rock type:Sandstone
Location:	34.5655, -111.5142
Condition Reports:	5 Oct 2024 "Anchors were in fine condition. Canyon was completely dry. Visited the gardens before exiting via White Box. Not sure what the person is made of who d
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Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mogollon Rim West Clear Creek Wilderness

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Introduction

A fun way to drop into West Clear Creek with only about a 15 minute hike to get to Hanging Gardens from the confluence. https://youtu.be/1zBaTklXoIw

Approach

From the car park hike out of the drainage until you feel it necessary to get into the wash to the first drop.

Descent

A handful of rappels followed by one of the best locations in WCC.

R1: 60' off boulder. Or tree DCR above watercourse

watch crack at edge.

R2: 60' rock pinch LDC.

R3: 60' rock pinch LDC.

Pack rope and enjoy downclimbs to r4.

R4: 100' tree RDC. Two tier drop.

R5: 85' off tree RDC and back or 65 off deadman anchor.

Exit

Exit up behind the Gardens just upstream from the spring where you will pick up a trail back up to the top and your vehicle.

Trail is sparse and inter-woven with game trails. Essentially work your way up and to the right to gain the main ridge above HG. Once on the ridge connect with social trail to the rim enjoying breaks in some of the largest lichen covered alligator junpiers with amazing views. Dont forget to stop and enjoy!

Alternatively, you can hike back up stream through White Box and exit up the social trail to Cash Tank. This is a longer but easier and much more enjoyable exit, given the right conditions. The White Box section of WCC features multiple long swimming sections though high canyon walls.

Beta sites

• WildPathsAZ  : Jacob's Ladder Canyon

Trip reports and media

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https://www.facebook.com/38100945/posts/10101809603736782/

Background

This route has been trafficked for a few years. First descent unknown.

Credits

Jacob's Ladder

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Incidents

Incident	Canyoning?	Severity	Date
Incident:Blown knot chock - near miss in Jacob's Ladder 2022/04/14	Yes	No loss	2022-04-14