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Canyoneering - Rocky Mouth Falls, Draper 6/29/24

Writer's picture: Emily HackenEmily Hacken

Sample Itinerary:

Trailhead - 8:00 am

Hike/Rappelling – 8:00 am - 12:30 pm


Directions: Rocky Mouth Falls Trailhead, Draper

(Parking is limited. you can park on certain parts of the street but you will need to follow signage to make sure you park in an ok spot)


Activity: Rappelling Rocky Mouth - this is a WET RAPPEL with multiple rappells. This is a great intro to class C canyons. That being said, the flowing water still adds a dimension of difficulty and danger and would be better suited for people  that have canyoneering experience, not just rappelling experience. The canyon can be climbed back up if needed in a dire circumstance, but sequencing skills and other canyoning skills are necessary for this short sweet canyon. Access by hiking up left before the lower waterfall rappel and scramble to top of the first rappel. 2 waterfall rappels. Road Trip Ryan Trip Report.


Tips:

  • The water was very fast and pushy. Much more than last year. Consider the option to place the rappel on the other side of the second rappel so that participants aren’t as directly in the flow.

  • Wetsuits recommended for temps in the 70s. Otherwise rainjackets were good and standing sideways to have less exposure to full weight of water helped.

  • Helmets mandatory due to debree that can come down the waterfall

  • The approach to the first waterfall has steep loose sand and rock and can be tricky / dangerous with too many people hiking on it all at once. Wear helmets going up.

  • Approach involves a steep down climb to the top of the first rappel which is best with a hand line for safety

Gear: Harness (can rent), climbing helmet (can rent - can use ski helmets but not bike helmets), brimmed hat, leather gloves, thin T-shirt, thin long-sleeve shirt, fleece, rain jacket, shorts or hiking pants, running shoes or boots, 1 L water , 2-4 snacks, small backpack, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, first aid kit, wetsuit


Rentals:

  • Harness: $5/day (BYU Outdoors Unltd); $17 (BYU Outdoors Unltd)

  • Helmet: $4/day (BYU Outdoors Unltd); $4/day (UVU Outdoor Adventure Center)


Hike up


First Rappel


Second Rappel


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