Painted Canyon - Carelton Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Honeycombs.
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Raps:0 | Overall: | | ⟷8.2mi |
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| ⟷1.4mi | ↑100ft | | ⟷2.8mi | | | ⟷4mi | ↑1170ft |
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27 May 2023
"Descended Painted Canyon - Carleton to the Owyhee Reservoir as part of a backpack trip, returning via Honeycombs Canyon. Easy scrambling, beautiful sc
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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]
Beautiful non-technical hiking loop that's a nice introduction to the Owyhee Honeycombs area. Expect colorful rock formations, spires, and bizarrely sculpted rock that's like something out of the Desert Southwest. Can be done as a day hike or as part of a longer backpack route down to the Owyhee Reservoir.
- Roads to the trailhead can be impassable when wet. High clearance recommended.
- There are some minor obstacles in upper Painted Canyon requiring some scrambling. When faced with an obstacle, either downclimb or look for a bypass trail.
- Painted Canyon can be subject to flashfloods - presumably after heavy rainstorms.
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43.4725, -117.2559
43.4775, -117.2355
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