Kendall Gulch
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| | Raps:7, max ↨140ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:None Vehicle:4WD - High Clearance Rock type:Gneiss, Schist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 12 Jul 2025
"Easy canyon. All of the drops land on rock and have no pools. We replaced all of the webbing anchors except R2 which we did not use. We were able to t |
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| Best season: | Jul-Sep
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37.7819, -107.6604
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Introduction[edit]
Kendall Gulch in Silverton, Colorado, provides a great historical view of Colorado history. Many times
you can view the historic trains that pass by while you descend the canyon. An old cabin on the exit is also a reminder of the pioneers who inhabited this area. The views and scenery in this area is spectacular.
With a short approach, easy side of stream walking, back to back series of quality rappels, and a short walk out (with car shuttle), Kendall Gulch is a recommended descent, however the exit up the slope between Kendall Gulch and Deer Park Creek is steep.
Approach[edit]
From County Road 33, descend 5min to the creek via the start of a strong game trail at the waypoint listed.
Descent[edit]
Easy next-to-stream walking abounds. Suit up when the walls narrow.
R1=50' Tree CR
R2=70' Tree CR - R2 is the lower angle access to the anchor at the top of R3
R3=120' Tree CR
R4=45' Tree CL
R5=80' Tree CR
R6=140' Tree CL
R7=20' Tree CR
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Exit[edit]
Caution: Pay attention to the train schedule for trains arriving into and departing from Silverton: http://www.durangotrain.com/round-trip-silverton-train-tour
Do not walk on the tracks. Also beware of the small powered cart that is the fire extinguisher that follows 5-15 min behind the train.
After exiting Kendall Gulch, walk next to the tracks to the south. Start uphill just after another small gulch half way to Deer Park Creek. The steepness reduces on top of the rock band in the pine and aspen forest. Cross Kendall Gulch at the top to intersect and retrace the approach path.
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
Trip reports and media[edit]
20Aug2017: No anchor was found at R1; climber anchors were found starting at R2. This was the suspected first summer descent, but obviously a winter ascent over many previous seasons based on the amount of anchor material. Ira Lewis and Lisa Purdy.
Background[edit]
Be considerate and leave solid anchors throughout this canyon as this has been climbed in winter. This is not a location for releasable anchors to keep harmony between those who participate other seasonal activities in the same space.