Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This is a longer video at 45 minutes, but after all the cheers and raving from the Utah Facebook canyoneering groups, Sarah and I wanted to give this is a try, especially as it was just about an hour away from our house.
This was not my first Class C route but I believe it was Sarah's 3rd or 4th time in a Class C. This had the most flow Sarah has ever done, and for me it was in my top 5...and this was in August in Utah. Typically in Utah, in a normal snow year, there would be 1/2 this, but this year was incredible!
I can now understand why people really like this route. Here's my take-aways:
Pros: Sure, uphill sucks, but if you are good hiking shape, this isn't bad at all especially given the distance. But it is over 1200 feet.
Once you hit the "canyon" from there on out, it is great!
The rappels was awesome! (But...it all depends your experience...watch the video to see).
The first half of the canyon it isn't too slippery, but after the rappels, the rest of the canyon is wayyy slippery.
Each rappel is less than 100 feet. A 200 ft rope doubled-over on the raps will suffice, and with rope to spare. But bring a 2nd rope for emergencies.
Cons:
The exit was not my favorite. We followed the drainage for best we could, but there was too many slippery spots and bushwhacking so we just opted to climb up the ridge and back down. We ascended about 200 elevation gain back to the path and followed it down.
Definitely the "best" Class C canyon in Northern Utah that has been discovered. Not a Slot by any means, but it was a lot of fun.
Crumbing canyon is true slot for Northern Utah, but if you have 3-5 hours this was a great choice.
Wetsuits strongly recommended.
This is a longer video at 45 minutes, but after all the cheers and raving from the Utah Facebook canyoneering groups, Sarah and I wanted to give this is a try, especially as it was just about an hour away from our house.
This was not my first Class C route but I believe it was Sarah's 3rd or 4th time in a Class C. This had the most flow Sarah has ever done, and for me it was in my top 5...and this was in August in Utah. Typically in Utah, in a normal snow year, there would be 1/2 this, but this year was incredible!
I can now understand why people really like this route. Here's my take-aways:
Pros: Sure, uphill sucks, but if you are good hiking shape, this isn't bad at all especially given the distance. But it is over 1200 feet.
Once you hit the "canyon" from there on out, it is great!
The rappels was awesome! (But...it all depends your experience...watch the video to see).
The first half of the canyon it isn't too slippery, but after the rappels, the rest of the canyon is wayyy slippery.
Each rappel is less than 100 feet. A 200 ft rope doubled-over on the raps will suffice, and with rope to spare. But bring a 2nd rope for emergencies.
Cons:
The exit was not my favorite. We followed the drainage for best we could, but there was too many slippery spots and bushwhacking so we just opted to climb up the ridge and back down. We ascended about 200 elevation gain back to the path and followed it down.
Definitely the "best" Class C canyon in Northern Utah that has been discovered. Not a Slot by any means, but it was a lot of fun.
Crumbing canyon is true slot for Northern Utah, but if you have 3-5 hours this was a great choice.
Wetsuits strongly recommended.
