Sheepbone and Quarry Canyons Loop

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Sheepbone and Quarry Canyons Loop Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: River Mountain Canyons.
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Difficulty:‌3A II (v3a1 II)
Raps:‌9, max ↨60ft
Metric
Overall:3-5h ⟷5.2mi
Descent: ⟷0.8mi ↓591ft
Red Tape:‌No permit required
Shuttle:‌None
Vehicle:Passenger
Location:
Condition Reports:
25 Mar 2024

"Pretty standard S/Q. All but the last fixed lines in Sheepbone were good. We removed a core shot from the uppermost fixed line, but some of the butter

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Introduction[edit]

These are two nice slot canyons with fixed ropes at some of the drops. Usually you climb up Sheepbone and rappel down Quarry.

  • The only official name in any map is "Majestic Canyon" referring to Sheepbone, the one you go up through.
  • Please, remember that permanent fixed hardware is prohibited in LMNRA. Aka, no bolts.

Approach[edit]

Either park on the paved road where GPS file dictates and hike the dirt trail in or if you have high clearance (preferable 4x4) drive all the way in to the start of the narrows.

A shuttle vehicle can be left at the exit if desired.

Descent[edit]

Sheepbone Climb (use caution and completely inspect any ropes that may have been placed, it is best to send a climber first to determine rope strategy)

C1 20

C2 8

C3 8

C4 20

C5 30

C6 30

C7 20

Connector: : when the wash opens up and curves to the far left, there will be a dry fall & gully to the right that is the ascending route.


Quarry Descent

R1 30

R2 20

R3 50

R4 50

R5 40

R6 30

R7 40

R8 30

R9 60

Rappels 8 and 9 can be combined if R9's carin anchor is washed out

Exit[edit]

Red tape[edit]

Lake Mead National Recreation. Fees are always collected at the entrance gates to support the park. America The Beautiful pass is accepted at gate! https://www.nps.gov/lake/planyourvisit/maps.htm

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Credits

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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