Incognito Canyon

Please see notes regarding 2024 changes to the trailhead on the Mineral Creek page. Incognito Canyon is a beautiful series of falls on No Name Creek off of Little Kachess Lake in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The canyon features around 10 back to back rappels (some into swims), beautiful scenery, and lake views on the approach. This route requires a shuttle. Incognito can be combined with nearby Mineral Creek for a full weekend of canyoning (an efficient team can do both in one day).

Directions to Mineral Creek trailhead This is the lower shuttle point. No recreation passes are required at the trailhead. There are also no toilets available. This is the "original" route. You approach by dropping down from the East. The road progressively gets worse as you near the shuttle parking. If you don't have a high clearance vehicle it may be advised to look for a pull out along the way. Drive Hike This is the "new" route. You approach by contouring in from the North. The hike is about 1.75 miles but is slow going and will take 1.5hrs+. It however makes a no-shuttle option possible. Drive Hike

DCR = Down Canyon Right DCL = Down Canyon Left Commitment Factor: Low. There are multiple escape points in this canyon, though the surrounding hillside can be quite steep. The Canyon R1: DCL - 90' from a bolt station on left R2: DCR - 130' from tree. There is a potential escape on DCL after R2. AMAZING SLIDE RAPPEL R3: DCR - 70' from a bolt station. Continue through the pool and rappel the 2nd stage from this anchor. R4: DCR - 35' from a bolt station up on a ledge. This station is easily missed as you must climb up on a ledge to access it. There is a potential escape on DCR after R4. R5: DCL - 45' from a bolt station. SUBLIME OVERHANG BEHIND THE VEIL R6: DCL - 60' from a bolt station. This rappel wraps around the corner to the right. There are several abrasion points here, so rope abrasion management is a must. This anchor is best for moderate flows or lower. There are potential natural anchor options on canyon right for high flow. R7: DCL - 8' from a single bolt. This drop could potentially be downclimbed. This bolt could also be used as a redirect for the previous rappel. R8: DCR - 140' from a bolt station. This is a multi-stage rappel to the bottom pool with a large boulder visible. The anchor is not visible from the bottom, take care to not get your rope stuck/twisted. There is an escape at the base of this rappel. There is also a sketchy escape at the anchor for this rappel (if you need to retrieve your stuck rope). R9: DCR - 60' from a tree. R10: 100' from a tree in the center of the creek. Can be downclimbed DCR, taking you straight into a campsite by the lake shore.