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  blarney canyon

 
Class:
  Right Fork: 3A II
Left Fork: 3A II
Ethic:
  Clean
USGS 7.5" Quadrangle:
  Turkey Knob, UT
Rappels:
  Right Fork: 2
Left Fork: 2
Max. Rappel Length:
 

Right Fork: 30'
Left Fork: 50'

Distance:
  Right Fork: 2.2 miles
Left Fork: 2.1 miles
Typical Time:
  4 hours either fork
Fastest Time:
  Right Fork: 3 hours
Left Fork: 3 hours
Preferred Season:
  Year round, but a good choice in late fall through early spring.
Shuttle:
  Not neccessary
Permitted:
  No
Drinking Water:
  Potholes only, bring your own.
Additional Gear:
  None required, though a bunny strap, long sleeve shirt and pants are nice to have.
Driving Directions:
  From Hanksville, UT: Drive south on Highway 95 for 27 miles. Watch for an under road culvert (large drainpipe) at mile marker 27.6. Next to this is a small spur road. Drive to the end of the short spur road and park.
Links:
 

Slot Canyons of the American Southwest
Todd's Hiking Guide
Tom's Utah Canyoneering Guide

Map:
  { download }
Comments:
  Not to scrapy, some occasional wading after a big storm. As always, this is a clean canyon, no bolts neccessary, plenty of natural anchors are available.
GPS Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum)
  38°01'13"N, 110°32'42"W
GPS Trailhead:
  38°01'42"N, 110°32'28"W
GPS Canyon Head:
  Right Fork: 38°01'53"N, 110°32'11"W
Left Fork: 38°02'04"N, 110°32'18"W
GPS Canyon Mouth:
  38°01'13"N, 110°32'42"W
GPS Shuttle:
  n/a
 
 
 
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