Immaculate Canyon

A sweet canyon with up to 10 rappels and a nice pay off at the end with several big raps up to 160ft ending with an optional sneak route back up to your vehicle. Variation in overall time is due to exit options. Wetsuit is generally not needed as the pools are usually not more than waist deep if one is careful. It is possible to do Immaculate and Insomnia from the same campsite without having to drive anywhere. Both have their own sneak routes back up to your car. Loop Route Using Sneak Exit:

Driving The driving route shown on the map (89A to 535 to 536 to 231 to 778) is a well graded dirt road that can be easily driven in a vehicle with moderate clearance such as a small SUV or crossover (as of Oct 2019). The drive time from the Call of the Canyon (COTC) trail head (West Fork Exit on 89A) to the Immaculate approach parking is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. According to a different source, as of Jun 2021, the 535 is not well graded. Although a sedan made it through, it was quite rough with lots of opportunity to puncture a tire. Taking I40 to the 231 will give you the well graded (some washboard) road that will take about just as much time but be a lot better on your low clearance vehicle. Hike There is some mild bush-whacking on the short approach.

R1: 40' from a tree DCR into a water filled pothole. There is a less obvious anchor further DCR from a tree up the slope (looks like it could be used to avoid the pothole) R2: 15' from a tree DCL into shallow pool. The traverse to the anchor for rap three could be nerve wracking for some, before pulling the rope there is an option for setting up a traverse line for more comfort R3: 60' from a tree DCL to waist deep pothole, can avoid a second pool by going left. R4: 150' from a tree DCL. Very cool slot rappel. Potential rope eater. Stay left, rap 5 is up sloping hill. R5: 100' from a tree DCL. R6: 150' from a tree DCL. Partially overhung. Consider staying on rappel until you are able to tie in to the next anchor. (OR can be done as a 190 with a tricky pull, skipping R7) R7: 30' from single bolt DCR to waist deep pothole. Log that may be used by some to keep dry. R8: 160' from double bolts DCL to waist deep pool. May be possible to avoid pool with some climbing skills R9: 15' from a single bolt DCR or 30' off natural arch. Water levels may vary. A few rappels with some overhang/feet come off the wall. Several anchors have been modified which have eliminated the difficult rope pulls. With care, there is little to no risk of sticking your rope.