Maiden Falls Direct
Also known as: MfD.
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| | Difficulty:3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:4, max ↨65ft
Red Tape: Shuttle: Vehicle:High Clearance Rock type:Sandstone,, Basalt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Best season: | Jun-Sep (avg for this region)
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34.5605, -111.5842
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WaterflowIntroduction[edit]
Quite possibly the quickest way down to maiden falls.
Approach[edit]
Descent[edit]
4 rappels under 65'.
Bring extra webbing or a retrievable anchor.
Exit[edit]
Scramble up rock slide behind the falls to the cliff band. Traverse base of cliff band to easier terrain at the head of the canyon.
Helmets are advised as your trudge your way up the loose scree pile.
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Background[edit]
First known descent by Eric Moorcroft and Jason First. 8/9/22
No signs of anchors or previous descent.. well except for bones
