Shinob Canyon (Nighthawk Fork)

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Shinob Canyon (Nighthawk Fork) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Nighthawk Canyon. For other features with similar names, see Shinob Canyon (disambiguation)
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Difficulty:4B II (v4a2 II)
Raps:‌7, max ↨200ft
Metric
Overall:2-9h ⟷3.3mi
Red Tape:Permit required
Shuttle:None
Vehicle:Passenger
Location:
Condition Reports:
5 Nov 2023




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Best season:
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Introduction

NOTICE: The park imposes a seasonal closure on Shinob Canyon and all of its forks in order to protect sensitive resources and wildlife. The closure typically runs from April 1 to August 31.

Check with the park service for current closure information: https://home.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/conditions.htm

Approach

Descent

  • R1: 80ft - Anchored from a tree that is set back about 20 feet.
  • R2: 60ft - Anchored from a tree and drops down a series of ledges.
  • R3: 80ft - Anchored from a tree or a boulder that is set back about 20 feet.
  • R4: 12ft - Anchored from a bush set back about 15 feet
  • R5: 40ft - Anchored from log.
  • R6: 200ft - Anchored from a deadman. Drops 200ft if anchor is extended to the edge--longer rope needed if anchor is not extended. A rope slightly longer than 200 foot is recommended. R6 drops into Timpe Fork
  • R7: 30ft - (This is R4 of Timpe Fork) Anchored from a tree root and a bolt on the RDC side of a ledge.

Exit

Red tape

Permits

A permit is required for any and all canyoneering within the boundaries of Capitol Reef National Park. Permits have a group-size limit that varies depending on the canyon or route. A separate permit is required for each canyoneering route. Currently, there is no quota limit nor permit cost, though that is likely to change at some point in the future. Permits can be obtained onsite through a self-serve kiosk located just outside of the visitor center or by sending and email to [email protected] using the following format:

Subject: Name of canyoneering route and date you will be canyoneering.

Email Body: Date of visit (single day only): Canyoneering route (single route only): Number of people: Vehicle location: Number of motorized vehicles: Vehicle description(s):

If you plan to camp overnight as part of a canyoneering trip, you are required to obtain a free backcountry permit, available at the visitor center.

Additional Access Information:

Group-Size Limit:

Canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people for this Canyon.

Groups larger than 8 or 12 sharing the same affiliation (school, church, club, scout group, family, friends, etc., or combination thereof) may divide into groups smaller than 8 or 12, provided they do not occupy the same canyon, drainage, general area or the same route on the same day.

Park Entrance Fee:

The Scenic drive is the only area of Capitol Reef where an entry fee or park pass is required. Passes can be attained at the visitor center or at a self-pay kiosk at the start of the scenic drive. Fees are good for seven days and can be found here: http://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/fees.htm

Beta sites

Trip reports and media

Rare footage of Pro Guide Steve Morga

Background

Credits

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

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