Panamaker Creek

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Difficulty:‌3C II (v3a4 II)

Swift water

Raps:‌2-3, max ↨125ft

Metric

Overall:	⟷4mi
Approach:	⟷2.5mi	↑1280ft
Descent:	⟷0.2mi
Exit:	⟷1.3mi	↑350ft

Red Tape:‌No permit required

Shuttle:‌None

Vehicle:Passenger

Start:

46.0904, -122.2931

Parking:

46.0795, -122.3082

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Best season:

spring

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Washington

South Cascades

Mount St. Helens

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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.

Introduction[edit]

Canyon prospect in the headwaters of Panamaker Creek. Likely a seasonal creek that flows into the Yale Lake reservoir.

Watershed: 0.3mi^2.

Approach[edit]

Descent[edit]

R1: 25ft
R2: 125ft
R3: 80ft

Exit[edit]

Red tape[edit]

There are some slightly ambiguous "No Trespassing" signs at the gate. Unclear if it's okay to hike the road or if bushwhacking off the road is forbidden.

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Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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