Crescent Canyon

The reef in the Northern Swell forms short, east-facing, wide canyons with potholes. Individually these canyons aren't headliners, but together they can make a fun practice destination and several can be descended in a day.

On foot: Depart to the south and hike west up a shallow drainage north of Crescent Canyon. Remnants of an old sandstone rock house is by the spring close to the parking. Up canyon is a little narrows, which can be optionally upclimbed. Crest the ridge to the southwest, descend a small tributary and enter the upper portion of Crescent Canyon, beginning the descent. A GPS is helpful.

Trees are set back from the pour overs in this region and, as a result, seems to present good opportunities to fiddlestick from a webbing anchor with a rapide to get the anchor point away from brushy vegetation, but still benefit from the fiddlestick reducing rope grooves and pull rope friction. About 9 potholes can be seen on satellite imagery. All but the last two can be walked around, although a longer day could be had setting up rappels to practice. R1: 45' from a tree in canyon center for a shorter drop R2: 105' rope from a tree in canyon center for a 20' drop