Razzle Dazzle Creek

Razzle Dazzle Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Upper East Fork Davis Creek, Davis Mountain Creek.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C I (v4a3 II) Swift water Raps:‌4, max ↨150ft Metric Overall: 1.5-2.5h  ⟷0.4mi Approach: 15-30min  ↑400ft Descent: 1-2h  ⟷1000ft  ↑400ft Exit: 0min  ↑0ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger
Location:	46.5589, -121.8125
Condition Reports:	17 May 2025 "Rainy day in canyon, the bushwhack in is surprisingly mellow and short lived, the canyon is a short but nice one, rappels are scenic and easy, althoug
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Regions:	North America Pacific Northwest  United States Washington South Cascades

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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

Razzle Dazzle creek is an unnamed tributary of Davis Creek in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Randle, WA. It is a short and sweet alternative to Davis when flows are running high. Its normally low flow, easy approach, straightforward descent, and non-committing nature makes it a great beginner and off-season route.

• Watershed: 0.3mi^2.

Approach

To get to the creek, drive up FR 63 as if you were going to run Davis. The road crosses the creek about 2.8 miles in. Park anywhere along the road here. The final falls is visible from the road.

• Update 2023: Close to the falls are a couple of small rock slides. It's passable, but larger vehicles squeaking through might lose some paint.

The approach begins just around the bend in the road past the creek. The approach is straightforward and parallels the creek for ~0.25mi, gaining ~500' of elevation. Pass numerous burrows of ground-dwelling varmints. You'll likely get views of the upper set of falls on your way up. Drop in to the creek at around 2,600'.

Descent

DCR = Down Canyon Right DCL = Down Canyon Left

• R1: 90' two-stage rappel from a rock creek center. Check the rock carefully as it will rock from side-to-side; it appeared stable in the direction of pull.

• R2: 100' two-stage rappel from a rock cairn DCR at water level.

• R3: 75' DCR from a small tree about 20' up the hillside.

• R4: 150' from a large cedar DCL.

There may be more falls further up the creek. It may be possible to access the full route from above via road but has not been verified.

Exit

What exit? Walk down the creek to your car (30s).

Red tape

None.

Background

This canyon was first descended by Ryan Ernst, Haruka-James Clay Lipscomb, Barry Specht, and Jake Huddleston on 2/15/2020.

Incidents

Credits

Razzle Dazzle Creek

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