Kaibito Creek (Upper)
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| Difficulty:3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:3, max ↨50ft
Red Tape:Closed to entry Shuttle:None Vehicle:High Clearance Rock type:Sandstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Condition Reports: | 9 May 2020
"Canyon dry. A kangaroo rat lives deep in the slot and will run up and down between your legs. Bolts rusty but worked for us. Final rappel has a deep a |
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Best season: | Feb-May, Sep-Dec
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Introduction[edit]
All Kaibeto area canyons are closed to visitation of any kind by non-Navajo. These closures are documented in Michael Kelsey's book Technical Slot Canyon Guide to the Colorado Plateau and on the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department website here:https://navajonationparks.org/rules-regulations/. Visitation to all Kaibeto area canyons is considered trespassing and is illegal if you are not Navajo. But if you are Navajo:
Approach[edit]
You are in full view of multiple wary property owners!! Do NOT poach this canyon and risk fines and ruin the relationship between the Navajo and canyoneers!
Descent[edit]
Exit[edit]
Red tape[edit]
Entry to this area is restricted to all non-Navajo persons. If you are not Navajo, and are in this canyon, is it considered illegal. Please respect local rules and regulations when planning your canyoneering trip.
Beta sites[edit]
Super Amazing Map : Kaibito Creek - Upper
AmericanSouthwest.net : Upper Kaibito Creek