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boss
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Class: |
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3A
III (though potentially 4B after a heavy storm or
for weaker downclimbers) |
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Ethic:
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Clean |
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USGS 7.5" Quadrangle: |
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Turkey
Knob, UT |
| Rappels: |
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a
few |
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Max. Rappel Length: |
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50'
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| Distance: |
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3
miles for one-car exit, 4.2 miles for the full canyon
with shuttle |
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Typical Time: |
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4-6
hours |
| Fastest
Time: |
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4
hours |
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Preferred Season: |
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Spring
and Fall, but could be done year round |
| Shuttle: |
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Not
neccessary, but if you intend to hike out the bottom,
you can leave a car at the mouth of Hog Springs
at the Picnic Area (about 7.1 miles south of the
Highway 95 / Highway 276 junction on Highway 95).
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Permitted: |
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No |
| Drinking
Water: |
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Potholes
in the upper canyon with a viable stream down below. |
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Additional Gear: |
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A
wetsuit is advisable after periods of wet weather
in the colder seasons. |
| Driving
Directions: |
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From
Hanksville: drive south on Highway 95 for about
26 miles to the junction of Highway 276 and Highway
95. Turn right onto Highway 276 and proceed another
3.6 miles to a faint 2WD turnoff road on your left.
Turn left onto the faint track and drive just under
2.1 miles; park at the top of the hill. |
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Links: |
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Comments: |
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Some
kneedeep water but could potentially fill up and
be much wetter so be wary of recent weather in the
area. Lots of downclimbing, and, as usual for Robber's
Roost, No bolts. Natural Anchors only, please. |
| GPS
Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum) |
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37°58'21"N,
110°31'50"W |
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GPS Trailhead: |
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n/a |
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Canyon Head: |
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37°59'10"N,
110°31'06"W |
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GPS Canyon Mouth: |
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37°58'39"N,
110°31'12"W |
| GPS
Shuttle: |
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37°57'46"N,
110°29'29"W |
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