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cedar
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black
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Class: |
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4B
R/X III |
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Ethic:
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Clean |
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USGS 7.5" Quadrangle: |
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Copper
Point, UT |
| Rappels: |
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1
at least, varies |
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Max. Rappel Length: |
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50' |
| Distance: |
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5.3
miles |
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Typical Time: |
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6-8
hours |
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unknown
in current condition |
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Preferred Season: |
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Spring
through Fall |
| Shuttle: |
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Yes |
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Permitted: |
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No |
| Drinking
Water: |
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Bring
your own unless you like filtering manky log water. |
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Additional Gear: |
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With
the dangerous logjams, it isn't a bad idea to up
the cold water protection to thick full wetsuits
or drysuits, and perhaps a little more flotation
in the pack than usual. |
| Driving
Directions: |
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From
Hite Crossing: Continue South on Highway 95; drop
a shuttle car at mile marker 54.9. Proceed to mile
marker 57 and park to begin the hike. |
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Links: |
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Tom's
Utah Canyoneering Guide
Todd's
Hiking Guide |
| Map: |
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{
download
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Comments: |
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Formerly
a beginner's romp with lots of swimming; now a deadly
challenge; be cautious and go prepared, if you go
at all. Check out Tom's
site for more information. |
| GPS
Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum) |
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37°47'54"N,
110°18'18"W CM13 |
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GPS Trailhead: |
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n/a |
| GPS
Canyon Head: |
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37°48'58"N,
110°20'13"W CM14 |
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GPS Canyon Mouth: |
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37°48'58"N,
110°20'13"W CM15 |
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Shuttle: |
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37°48'39"N,
110°20'13"W CM16 Class 5 exit
37°48'35"N, 110°19'51"W CM17 Normal
exit |
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