Rock Creek (Post, South Cascades) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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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.
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Introduction[edit]
Canyon prospect in the Rock Creek drainage.
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(Note: This is the same exit as Rock Creek; just a tad shorter. Note that water levels will quadruple or more on entering Rock Creek.)
Below the last falls it's about 1mi hike downstream to the PCT footbridge. Expect it to take a couple of hours. This is not your average streamwalk as there are numerous sections of narrows, bedrock, giant boulder gardens, and a couple of logjam obstacles to keep you busy. Some of the easiest creekwalking in the Washington Cascades.
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