Thorp Creek Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Thorp Creek Canyon.
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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]
Thorp Creek is located within Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in Kittitas County, Washington. It is a tributary of the Cle Elum River, with the confluence just north of Cle Elum Lake (reservoir).
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Exit Parking[edit]
From Cle Elum, drive north on WA-903 to the north end of Cle Elum Lake. Turn left on NF-4308 (labeled French Cabin Creek), cross the bridge over the Cle Elum River, and proceed 0.2 mi. Turn right on NF-4309 and proceed for 0.3 mi to the bridge over Thorp Creek. This is the exit of the canyon; leave a vehicle here.
Approach Parking[edit]
From the exit parking area, drive another vehicle on NF-4309 0.3 mi back to NF-4308. Turn right and proceed up the road 2.8 mi. Park just before reaching the intersection with NF-4312. This is a good drop in point, though there are others, equally good, upstream along NF-4312.
Hike downhill to the creek; it gets a little steep near the bottom.
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47.3635, -121.1158
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