Unnamed Drainage

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Unnamed Drainage Canyoneering Canyoning Caving descenso de barrancos Barranquismo
 For other features with similar names, see Unnamed (disambiguation)
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Difficulty:3C II (v3a4 II)
Raps:‌4-5, max ↨115ft
Metric
Overall:
Red Tape:No permit required
Shuttle:None
Vehicle:Passenger
Location:
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Condition Reports:
13 Dec 2025




"Great day with good flow. All the anchors are in good shape.

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Weather:
Best season:
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Regions:
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.

Introduction

Unnamed seasonal drainage added here for checking flow.

Approach

Descent

  • R1: 20ft
  • R2: 60ft
  • R3: 100ft
  • R4: 115ft - exactly half of a 70 meter rope.
  • R5: 50ft

While it's possible to link R4 & R5 into a 190ft rappel, be aware: several teams have core shot their ropes doing so. It's better to break up long rappels into a series of shorter ones.

Exit

Red tape

Be aware: the entire creek from R2 down is on private land. Do your best to keep a low profile and maintain a rigorous Leave No Trace.

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Trip reports and media

Background

Incidents

Credits

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