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3A II |
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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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1-4 |
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Max. Rappel Length: |
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40' (or 100' if you come in from the exact head
instead of the walkdown)
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| Distance: |
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1.7
via car shuttle
3.7 via Highway 95 loop |
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Typical Time: |
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4
hours |
| Fastest
Time: |
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2
hours |
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Preferred Season: |
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Year
round, but good choice in late fall to early spring |
| Shuttle: |
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Not
neccessary, but if you wish to shorten your approach
hike, look for a dirt road .6 miles north past from
the junction of Highway 95 and Highway 276; follow
this road that heads northeast off the highway (near
pt. 4663T). Follow this road about 3.25 miles. At
pt. 5268T the road makes a sharp left. Turn off
to the right here and continue a short distance
down this deteriorating dirt track and park at the
shuttle waypoint listed below. From here head almost
due south past the top of Shimrock to the top of
Leprechaun. Otherwise park at the mouth. |
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Permitted: |
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No |
| Drinking
Water: |
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Potholes
only, bring your own |
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Additional Gear: |
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None
required, though a bunny strap, long sleeve shirt
and pants are nice to have. |
| Driving
Directions: |
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From
Hanksville, UT: Drive south on Highway 95 for 27
miles. Just past the junction of Highway 276, watch
for the canyon mouth on the left hand side of the
road at mile marker 28.2. Park at the canyon mouth. |
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Links: |
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Slot
Canyons of the American Southwest
Todd's
Hiking Guide
Tom's
Utah Canyoneering Guide
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| Map: |
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{
download
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Comments: |
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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) |
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38°01'03"N,
110°32'14"W |
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GPS Trailhead: |
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38°01'28"N,
110°31'27"W Rim Waypoint for single-car
route. |
| GPS
Canyon Head: |
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38°02'11"N,
110°31'08"W |
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GPS Canyon Mouth: |
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38°01'44"N,
110°31'45"W |
| GPS
Shuttle: |
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38°02'21"N,
110°31'31"W |
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