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north wash
  shimrock (middle fork leprechaun)

 
Class:
  3A R III
Ethic:
  Clean
USGS 7.5" Quadrangle:
  Turkey Knob, UT
Rappels:
  1-4
Max. Rappel Length:
  70' for west entry or 25' for east entry. May be completely downclimbable.
Distance:
  1.7 via car shuttle
3.4 via Highway 95 loop
Typical Time:
  4-5 hours
Fastest Time:
  2 hours
Preferred Season:
  Year round, but good choice in late fall to early spring
Shuttle:
  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. From here head almost due south to the top of Shimrock. Otherwise park at the mouth.
Permitted:
  No
Drinking Water:
  Potholes only, bring your own.
Additional Gear:
  None required, though a bunny strap, long sleeve shirt and pants are nice to have.
Driving Directions:
  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.
Links:
 

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Map:
  { download }
Comments:
  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)
  38°01'03"N, 110°32'14"W
GPS Trailhead:
  38°01'30"N, 110°31'58"W
GPS Canyon Head:
  38°02'15"N, 110°31'26"W
GPS Canyon Mouth:
  38°01'44"N, 110°31'45"W
GPS Shuttle:
  38°02'21"N, 110°31'31"W
 
 
 
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