Not Shaylee Birthday Canyon

Short slot canyon, but with three great rappels in a scenic canyon. One pool knee deep as of June 2017. Last rappel free hang. Beautiful canyon, for a short outing.

Start at Bangs Canyon trailhead parking area. Hike Tabeguache Trail about 2 miles to southeastern trailhead for Rough Canyon. Hike up Rough Canyon about 1/4 mile above falls. Leave trail and hike south up hill, then head west. Cross Shaylee Birthday Canyon. Hike down to canyon head. Trailhead: 38.98855,-108.61734 Leave Rough Canyon trail go south uphill: 38.97448,-108.60127 Start of canyon and R1: 38.97217,-108.60573

R1: 63 feet. Plenty of natural anchors to choose. Juniper on canyon left. Hike about 50 feet to next rappel. R2: 25 feet into pool. Anchor off of boulder. Hike about 75 feet to next rappel. R3: 42 feet. Anchor off of deadman. Tree or large boulder back from rappel is also available, but will require at least 20-30 feet of webbing. Free hang for about 35 feet. Avoidable poison ivy at start of rappel. End of technical.

Hike down canyon about 1500 feet into Rough Canyon. Hike down Rough Canyon. Continue to trailhead the way you came. End of technical canyon: 38.97258,-108.60557 Exit into Rough Canyon: 38.97437,-108.60403