Slot Canyon San Rafael Swell Utah
Search teams work in the area where heavy rains flooded a slot canyon near Goblin Valley State Park in an area called Little Wildhorse Canyon on Monday, May 11, 2020, that killed a 7-year-old and her 3-year old sister while they were hiking with their family. Meghan Thackery, Deseret News. San Rafael Swell Overview Little Wild Horse is a classic slot canyon located in south-central Utah, near Goblin Valley. It is a popular hiking spot for families and youth groups. The main attraction is a long stretch of 'narrows,' where the canyon walls are so close you have to turn sideways to get through. San Rafael Swell Technical Canyoneering. The Upper Black Box is a spectacular canyon. The San Rafael River has carved a deep narrow slot canyon into the heart of the San Rafael Swell. The Coconino sandstone walls are 400 feet high and in places only 25 feet wide. Canyoneering this route involves several miles of wading and swimming.
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Ryan and Lucy on the final rappel Baptist Draw - San Rafael Swell
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Baptist draw is often touted as one of the best beginner friendly canyons in the San Rafael Swell. A short approach, coupled with great narrows, easy downclimbs, and straight forward rappels make this a winner. It doesn't hurt that it has some of the deepest, darkest narrows in the Swell.
I would agree it is beginner friendly, it was my first technical canyon in Southern Utah in the 90's, and I've been through several times since. That being said, Baptist Draw has seen far more than its share of accidents, epics, and near epics. The common thread of many of the ill-fated trips is the season. Baptist Draw is NOT a good canyon to do in the winter. With a large drainage area, it can hold mud and water for long periods. Couple that with cold temperatures and the short days of winter, and you have a recipe for disaster. Many of the accidents have been cold water and/or short day related. Save this canyon for spring, summer, or fall. Because of the large drainage area, it has a very high flash flood danger. Do not enter if rain is in the forecast.
Narrows - Upper Chute Canyon - San Rafael Swell
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