Penrose Gully

Also known as: Crooked Crevice.

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Difficulty:‌3A (v3a1 II)

Raps:‌3, max ↨82ft

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Red Tape:‌No permit required

Shuttle:‌None

Vehicle:Passenger

Rock type:Sandstone

Start:

-33.2240, 150.2445

Parking:

-33.2469, 150.2363

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Best season:

Dec-Nov

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Introduction

Penrose Gully canyon (a.k.a. Crooked Crevice canyon) is famous for it's narrowness. It is quite short (maybe only 50m long) but its narrowness makes it an interesting little challenge. It is a good winter canyon that pairs well with Tiger Snake Canyon v3a1 . It does not require wetsuit but you will get your feet wet. You should also wear full length clothing as the VERY narrow sandstone walls are scratchy.

Approach

Walk in along the Tiger Snake Canyon track.
At approximately -33.22867, 150.24599 turn of the track toward the start of the canyon at -33.22395, 150.24445

Descent

Problem ID	Type	Metres	Location	Note
1	Abseil	10m	RL	Bolts
2	Abseil	10m	RL	Bolts. Quite squeezy and can be difficult to start.
3	Abseil	25m	RC	Sling in the pool

Exit

At the bottom turn right (north) and proceed until you find a ramp back up to the top.

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Beta sites

Trip reports and media

YouTube.com : Richard Pattison, Crooked Crevice movie

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