Babes Hole Spring Canyon

A good introductory canyon for the area.

To get there, take road 231 to intersection road 538. Follow 538 to road 538G. Road gets rougher at 538G and high clearance is recommended if dry. High clearance and 4x4 if wet. Follow 538G to Kelsey Springs TH. There is a sign marking way to TH. TH has an information kiosk and parking for a couple vehicles, but no bathrooms. Follow well used Kelsey Springs Trail to start of canyon.

Most of canyon is boulder hopping and minor downclimbing to first rappel. R1: 55’ tree LDC and back. With webbing extension drop could be shortened. R2: 25’ rock pinch in watercourse. Possible hip deep pool can be stemmed or bypassed LDC. R3: 20’ cairn in watercourse, or handline/meat anchor with partner assist for last person. R4: 20’ tree LDC into pool. R5: 25’ rock pinch. Downclimb / partner assist last 10’ drop.