Oregon Hellhole Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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6 Oct 2019
"Scouted westwards along the rim and, after some serarching, found a good place to rappel down onto the giant rockpile west of "The Deep." Explored a
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| Welcome! Canyons in the Pacific Northwest can be different from those you might be used to. Be ready for unlinked bolts, retrievable traverse lines, and challenging aquatic environments. For more on local practices, and the best way to get started in the region, check out the WCC Safety page.
- Unlinked Bolts - groups should be comfortable rigging unlinked bolts, either temporarily linking them for all but the last person, or using a passive redundancy method. Most importantly, if you find two bolts side by side that are unlinked, do not add webbing to them. Linking bolts designed to be unlinked will likely cause damage during seasonal floods.
- Traverse Lines - many canyons are rigged to allow traverse line access to an exposed anchor station. This should be done using self-belay or team belay techniques. Do not leave fixed lines in the canyons.
- Challenging Environments - the highly aquatic nature of PNW canyons can surprise many. Cold temperatures, slippery rocks, loud waterfalls, and strong currents all lead to unexpected problems. Do not underestimate the need for strong team work and technical proficiency. Belays are frequently not possible. Unattended gear will sink or float away. Sliding and jumping is the cause of most major injuries, so it's critical to effectively communicating water depth & submerged hazards.
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Introduction[edit]
A gigantic tension fault-crack located north of Oakridge, OR. This is not your typical canyon. It is not an aquatic canyon.
WARNING! Much of the Hellhole is composed of loose, crumbling, slippery rock. People have died here. Visiting on a wet day is not recommended. Wear a helmet; rockfall is a real threat. Bring ropes and be on your game. Setting a rim rope ahead of time is recommended to allow a safe escape.
Approach[edit]
Follow a well-established user trail about 5min to the rim. The trail runs for a fair distance east and west on the north side of the rim leading to various not-really viewpoints. Given the sheer walls it's difficult to get a clear view to the bottom. Beware getting too close to the edge; it's a long way to the bottom. Beware kicking down rocks when you rappel in. Area is very unstable.
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Red tape[edit]
None.
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Trip reports and media[edit]
Oregon Field Guide - 1997
Background[edit]
The Hellhole has been visited for many years, dating back at least as far as the 1930's. It was likely discovered by local loggers. It was first evaluated for canyoning potential in Oct 2019 by Kevin Clark, Vandy Bennett and Leah Sorenson.
43.9011, -122.3516
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