Upper Black Dragon Wash
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| | Difficulty:3B I (v3a2 I) Raps:max ↨40ft
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| Condition Reports: | 12 Apr 2025
"Only 4 stars considering the short approach/exit, canyon length, and pothole fun. Couple were keepers but basic escape gear will suffice (every rappel |
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| Best season: | Mar-Nov
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38.9341, -110.4919
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WaterflowIntroduction
Not a destination canyon, but good for being right off the freeway. Pretty colors, but it is a wash and not a slot canyon.
Approach
Park at the Black Dragon View Point (38.940007, -110.482792). Recommend hiking along the freeway until you have to traverse to the drop in. This will save the ups and downs of hiking through the rolling hills.
Descent
Easy descent, all rappels could be bypassed if desired. There are quite a few pools of water.
Rappels
- R1: 15 feet - Drops into a pothole that potentially is a keeper.
- R2: 30 feet
- R3: 85 feet - The drop is about 45 feet but the anchor is set back quite a way so more rope is needed for this rappel.
- R4: 50 feet
Exit
Hike until you can see the lamp posts of the parking lot where you parked your car. Hike out of the canyon up to your car and you are done.
Red tape
Beta sites
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RoadTripRyan.com:Upper Black Dragon Wash
