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mindbender |
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4B
III PG (tends toward 3A) |
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Ethic:
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Clean |
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USGS 7.5" Quadrangle: |
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Angel
Point, UT / Point of Rocks East, UT |
| Rappels: |
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2-3 |
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Max. Rappel Length: |
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150' (perhaps as short as 100')
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| Distance: |
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4.5
miles with shuttle, 6 miles without |
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Typical Time: |
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6-8
hours |
| Fastest
Time: |
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5
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 shortens the exit hike considerably.
Leave a shuttle car 1.5 miles west of the trailhead
parking, at the end of the 4WD road, or exit via
the N.Fork Crack Exit |
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Permitted: |
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No |
| Drinking
Water: |
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Potholes
only, bring your own, though possible springs exist
below. |
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Additional Gear: |
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long
sleeves and pants or a wetsuit provide abrasion
protection, depending on recent storm activity. |
| Driving
Directions: |
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From
Green River: Drive west on I-70 to Highway 24. Head
south on Highway 24 for about 25 miles. Just before
mile post 136, turn left onto the Maze Road, a grated
dirt road suitable for most 2WD vehicles, though
better with a high clearance 4WD. Turn left (east)
at the Jeffrey Well (mile 6.8). Continue east &
south on this graded road until the junction at
Little Saucer Basin (mile 24 or so). Turn right
(south) towards Burr Pass; veer right at the "Ekker
Ranch - 7 miles" sign. Take the next immediate
right and follow this road as it twists for approximately
8 miles. You will be parking to the south of the
drop-in point of Mindbender. |
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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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Be
especially careful to be sure you have your anchor
for the final 100'+ rappel before pulling your ropes;
many parties have had to ferry large rocks down
from above the second-to-last rappel in order to
construct an anchor, as there are frequently no
anchor materials at the last drop. If the potholes
are full of water, it may be particulary difficult
to find dry land on which to build a cairn or to
bury a deadman. Cautious canyoneers will bring some
cams or nuts and/or 100'+ of extra webbing. This
canyon has been descended by dozens for at least
30 years without bolts, please uphold the tradition. |
| GPS
Park:
(NAD83/WGS84 Datum) |
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38°22'02"N,
110°24'28"W |
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GPS Trailhead: |
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n/a |
| GPS
Canyon Head: |
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38°22'16"N,
110°24'20"W |
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GPS Canyon Mouth: |
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38°22'09"N,
110°26'52"W (exit point) |
| GPS
Shuttle: |
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38°22'06"N,
110°26'06"W |
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