Orthrus Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:2, max ↨110ft
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| Condition Reports: | 1 Jan 2022
"Quick, easy approach. Light trickle over R1 which is mostly free hanging. Watch for loose rock on R2. Smooth rope pulls. Cleared some brush (mainly ca |
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| Best season: | Sep-May
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33.7253, -110.9458
33.7333, -110.9547
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A short, rugged canyon with a couple big rappels and nice scenery.
Approach
Follow road system per KML track. Nearly entire approach is on road / trail. As road terminates, the walls of Orthrus come into view. Hike down along faint trail a short distance to the drainage entry point.
Descent
R1: 110’ off tree into a nice free hanging rappel. Recommend longer pull rope / cord for smoother retrieval.
R2: 100’ off bush RDC. Watch for loose rock while on rappel.
A few downclimbs will lead you to the canyon bottom where the walls briefly narrow.
Exit
Scramble up out of the drainage RDC. Traverse along the scree, passing a few shallow gullies and heading for a saddle that overlooks Warm Creek. Follow game trails up a steep but short ridge to an old mining road. Follow the road as it contours around the hillside and connects with the approach road you took earlier in the day.
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Background
Naming inspired by neighboring Griffin Canyon. In Greek mythology, Orthrus was a two-headed guard dog that was slain by Hercules.
Established 1/1/2022