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cedar
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gravel
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3B
IV/V |
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Ethic:
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Clean
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USGS 7.5" Quadrangle: |
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The
Cheesebox, UT |
| Rappels: |
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2-3+ |
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Max. Rappel Length: |
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40' unless doing the optional 100' stunt rappel
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| Distance: |
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10.9
miles |
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Typical Time: |
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1
1/2 days |
| Fastest
Time: |
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12
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Preferred Season: |
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Spring
through Fall |
| Shuttle: |
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Not
required, though it can save you a 1/2 mile of walking. |
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Permitted: |
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No |
| Drinking
Water: |
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Bring
your own for a daytrip; for an overnight, potholes
can be treated. |
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Additional Gear: |
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Wetsuits
are nice for those who get cold. |
| Driving
Directions: |
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From
Hite Crossing: Continue South on Highway 95 to mile
marker 66.8 (about 2.8 miles east of the "Jacob's
Chair" sign). Turn left (north) here onto the
Cheesebox Road (San Juan County Road 227a). Follow
this road 12.0 miles to the pass between Found Mesa
and Ram Mesa, and park. The road is very rough in
the first mile, but lets up after that somewhat;
high clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended but
some 2WD have done OK.
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Links: |
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Tom's
Utah Canyoneering Guide |
| Map: |
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{
download
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Comments: |
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Another
terrific time - scrambling, downclimbs, and some
short swims. A small strong party can do it in a
day; others will want to take 2 days to really enjoy
everything. The glen makes for nice camping and
is close to a halfway point, and is not far from
the ruins upcanyon. Visit Tom's
site for more info. |
| GPS
Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum) |
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37°43'14"N, 110°03'24"W CM05 Middle
Gravel
37°42'54"N, 110°03'40"W CM06 Lower
Gravel |
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GPS Trailhead: |
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37°42'35"N, 110°05'04"W CM07 Junction
approach trail & exit trail |
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Canyon Head: |
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37°43'20"N, 110°03'35"W CM12 Middle
Gravel
37°42'30"N, 110°06'15"W CM08 Lower
Gravel or exit for Middle Gravel |
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GPS Canyon Mouth: |
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37°41'12"N, 110°07'41"W CM10 |
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Shuttle: |
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37°42'54"N, 110°03'40"W CM05 |
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