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north
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maidenwater
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Class: |
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3A
II 5.6+ (R/X if upclimbed) |
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Ethic:
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Clean |
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USGS 7.5" Quadrangle: |
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Black
Table, UT |
| Rappels: |
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1
(or 1 true upclimb if ascending) |
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Max. Rappel Length: |
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60'
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| Distance: |
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.8
miles from the road to the final rappel or side
exit |
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Typical Time: |
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2-3
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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No |
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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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long
sleeves and pants or a wetsuit provide abrasion
protection. This is a harsh canyon system on gear,
so don't bring your specialized wet-canyon mesh
pack or favorite capilene top. |
| 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
9 miles to where Middle Fork Maidenwater crosses
under the road as a deep gorge with a drainpipe.
Park wherever you can find a safe pullout and drop
into the gorge via a scree slope and head up canyon;
or, if descending, route find along the north rim
to the canyon head. |
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Links: |
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Tom's
Latest Rave
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{
download
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Comments: |
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Lots
of fun partner-assisted upclimbs; this canyon is
a good way to access the head of Trail Canyon to
the South. Make sure you have a skilled lead climber
with you to lead the exit slab (south rim) or difficult
chimney at the canyon head. |
| GPS
Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum) |
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37°54'05"N,
110°34'20"W |
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GPS Trailhead: |
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37°54'03"N,
110°34'20"W |
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Canyon Head: |
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37°54'01"N,
110°35'08"W |
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GPS Canyon Mouth: |
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37°54'03"N,
110°34'20"W |
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Shuttle: |
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n/a |
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