Stegosaur Slot
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| | Difficulty:3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:1 mandatory, max ↨98ft
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| Condition Reports: | 15 Mar 2025
"3rd time running the slot. Dumped snow until the final rap so walls were slick during stemming but 100% manageable for anyone fit. Approach/Exit is lo |
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| Best season: | Spring; Summer; Fall
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38.2975, -111.2423
38.2888, -111.2276
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Introduction[edit]
Beginner-friendly canyon. 3 rappel options, 1 is mandatory the others are easily down-climbed (North Fork). A pretty long slot requiring nearly constant stemming with very low penalty points. A great canyon route, but should not be rated higher than average under any rating system.
Approach[edit]
North Fork is recommended for one of the best viewpoints in Capitol Reef National Park, the Overlook.
Descent[edit]
For the North Fork, the first rappel is 100 feet and is easily down-climbed; the second rappel is 25 feet and is easily down-climbed. The only mandatory rappel is the final rappel to exit the slot, which is 98 feet. The final rappel could be down-climbed by a highly skilled climber.
Exit[edit]
Easy peasy. Do some boulder hopping down the mouth of the canyon for 5 minutes, then look for a well-defined trail on the right. Take this trail to the Observation Point Trail you came up on, go left the opposite way that you came. 30 minutes for the exit.
Red tape[edit]
This section lists general information and requirements for canyoneering in Capitol Reef National Park.
Permits[edit]
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 and a separate permit is required for each canyoneering route. Currently, there is no quota limitation nor a permit cost, though that is likely to change at some point in the future. Canyoneering 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] (see format below). If you plan to camp overnight as part of a canyoneering trip, you are required to obtain a free backcountry permit, available from the rangers at the visitor center only.
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):
Additional Access Information:[edit]
- CRNP canyoneering permit information webpage: https://www.nps.gov/care/planyourvisit/canyoneering.htm
- Other: http://www.americancanyoneers.org/access-capitol-reef/
Group-Size Limit:[edit]
For the protection of park resources, canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people per group in all technical canyons, with some exceptions for certain routes in the Fruita area which are listed below and allow 12 people per group. A canyoneering group shall not exceed the determined number of people (as mentioned) sharing the same affiliation (school, church, club, scout group, family, friends, etc., or combination thereof) in the same canyon, drainage, general area or the same route on the same day. Groups larger than 8 or 12 sharing the same affiliation 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.
Canyoneering groups are limited to a maximum of 12 people for the following:
- Cassidy Arch Canyon
- Wives 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6
- Old School
- Beaver Bay
- Na-Gah
- Arch Nemesis
Park Entrance Fee:[edit]
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.ht
Seasonal Closure[edit]
The following canyons and routes close seasonally each year, effective April 1 through August 31, for the protection of sensitive natural resources
- The heads of Burro Wash and Fivemile Wash continuing east two miles (top-down routes).
- Shinob Canyon and any route descending into Shinob including, Na-gah, Nighthawk, and Timpie.
Beta sites[edit]
Climb-Utah.com : Stegosaur Slot - Canyoneering Route- RoadTripRyan.com : Stegosaur Slot - Canyoneering Route
- RoadTripRyan.com : Stegosaur Slot - Hike
Trip reports and media[edit]
- Steve Howe on Canyon Tales : Stegosaur Slot
- http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?74442-Stegosaur-Capitol-Reef