Red Hollow
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| | Difficulty:4A II (v4a1 II) Raps:5, max ↨290ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:Required 10 mi Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:Sandstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 29 Oct 2023
"Red Hollow made for a fun chill Sunday of canyoneering. It was the first time any of our group had descended Red Hollow and aside from the initial 300 |
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| Best season: | Spring or Fall
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37.2643, -112.6014
37.2657, -112.5977
37.2706, -112.6276
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Introduction
Red Hollow, visited from the bottom, is a popular area hike with some scenic red rock narrows. It can also be descended as a technical route from the top of Glendale Bench. The canyon has several rappels and several good downclimbs. The highlight is the 290ft free-hanging first rappel, which is not for the faint of heart.
Approach
Shuttle from the Red Hollow Trailhead up to Glendale Bench Road, then south on County Road 2800 to the head of the canyon. Walk an old road until it descends into the watercourse, then walk downcanyon until the large drop that is R1. Along the way there is a pasture area that may hold some water, and a fence beyond that.
Descent
R1 - 290ft from a tree near the edge. The rappel starts sharply down a vertical cliff and after about 40 feet is entirely free-hanging.
R2 - 25ft from a gnarly bush LDC. Could possibly be downclimbed with a partner assist.
R3 - 30ft from bolts LDC.
R4 - 50ft from bolts RDC.
R5 - 15ft from a chockstone in the watercourse.
Exit
Downclimb through scenic narrows marred by extensive graffiti, then follow the wash to a well-used trail that leads to the trailhead.
Red tape
Part of the watercourse is on private property. Cross these parcels under your own responsibility. Be sure to respect the landowners and close any gates behind you.
Beta sites
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Climb-Utah.com : Red Hollow - Super Amazing Map : Red Hollow
- ZionCanyoneering.com : Red Hollow
Trip reports and media
- Candition.com : Red Hollow
- http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?74664-Red-Hollow-Zion-Np-Area-07-26-2015
- Adam Haydock - Red Hollow Canyon
