Jacob Canyon
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| | Difficulty:4A IV R (v5a1 IV) Raps:13, max ↨240ft
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| Condition Reports: | 9 Nov 2024
"A very interesting and adventurous route!. Climbing Lady Mountain was fun and engaging! None of the climbs were particularly difficult. The trail |
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| Best season: | June-Oct
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37.2549, -112.9699
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Introduction[edit]
A rugged seldom traveled backcountry canyon adventure starting with an engaging ascent of Lady Mountain. Featuring a long narrow crack section and a couple large rappels. Finishing at Court of the Patriarchs.
Approach[edit]
Climb Lady Mountain. This route is very steep with lots of 4th class and multiple low 5th class climbs. Incredible panorama views at summit!
After visiting the summit, go back down the trail a ways and hike out on to a flat overland mesa. Downclimb off the Mesa on steep loose terrain, crossing the saddle below up the other side and down into the canyon on your left.
Descent[edit]
Upper crack section is narrow providing lots of stemming options and many of the rappels are off-widths that can be downclimbed.
Eventually opens up. An impressive 150’ drop is encountered after which is alot of hiking.
There is a pool that you can climb around with some effort.
Eventually final sequence is encountered starting with a 240’ drop.
Rap 1 65’ off tree
Rap 2 30’ off tree (could down climb left)
Rap 3 2-Bolt 35’
Rap 4 2-Bolt 65’
Rap 5 2-Bolt 45’
Rap 6 2-Bolt 20’
Rap 7 Dead Log 25’
Rap 8 2-Bolt 115’ 2 stage (possible downclimb on both stages)
Rap 9 Small Tree 90’
Rap 10 Tri-Bush 150’
Rap 11 2-Bolt 240’
Rap 12 Tree 210’ 2 stage
Alt Rap 12 Alt Off Tree 75’
Alt Rap 13 Rock pinch 105’
Exit[edit]
Rock hop down creek to trail and hike out to Court of the Patriarchs.
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
Zion Canyoneering Book by Tom Jones : Jacob Canyon
CanyoneeringUSA.com : Jacob Canyon
Trip reports and media[edit]
- http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/back-to-zions-jacob-for-more-canyoneering-adventure-june-2013/
- http://canyoncollective.com/threads/the-seldom-seen-jacob-canyon-zion-may-2013.18334/
