Redemption Canyon
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| | Difficulty:4B V (v4a2 V) Raps:8, max ↨70ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:None Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:Wingate Sandstone | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 10 May 2025
"Sweet!!! We backpacked in via Gold / Swett and camped at exit of redemption, at confluence with main drainage. It was an easy hike to spring water. So |
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| Best season: | Spring or Fall
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37.8213, -110.5306
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Introduction
6 of the 8 rappels require water trap or sandtrap anchors. Water trap anchor is required gear in addition to sandtrap. Potshots may be necessary for one or two pothole escapes. Under most conditions partner assist and creativity is sufficient for pothole escapes. Not for beginners.
The canyon is very narrow in places, short but engaging sections of high stemming will be mandatory for bigger people. (180lbs+).
This canyon is close to pristine. Be sure to not add rope grooves. Also, watch for prodigious poison in alcoves and at the exit.
Approach
The alternate approach takes around 3 hours to get to the head of the canyon. It includes a 4th class downclimb which is fairly straight forward to negotiate. Using the alternate approach a group moving at a moderate pace should be able to complete the canyon car to car (with shuttle) in around 12-13 hours. The alternate approach parking area is on the side of the road and only has enough room for 1 car to comfortably park. It's best to park all other vehicles at the main (Mount Hillers) parking area.
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