John Blue Canyon

Comparing to Spur Canyon, John Blue Canyon also carves through a nice section of limestone. However, John Blue Canyon doesn't seem to get nearly the same water that Spur does. In Spur, this is evident by giant log jams and cleared out sections between obstacles. In John Blue Canyon, the vegetation has taken over in many locations making a descent annoying. If in the area, it's a nice option to pair with Spur to make a full day, but it's hard to recommend very highly. Times are listed using a car shuttle, parking on a wider section of the steep parallel road. Approach from the bottom without a shuttle: 0.6 miles +340ft up the road.

Drive East from Lovell, WY on Alt Highway 14 over Bighorn Lake. Turn North on John Blue Road, following the dirt road to the base of John Blue Canyon. Either set a Shuttle at (44.91104, -108.14577) and hike a short ways into the drainage 0.3 miles above the first obstacle or Hike up the dirt road west of the drainage from the bottom parking and depart the road around (44.90852, -108.14786).

DC: 20' R1: 20' over a large chockstone from a tree DCL or bypass DCR R2: 40' from the base of willows 25' back from the 15' drop or DC 15' R3: 35' from a rock pinch DCL for two drops. The first can be downclimbed, but having a rope for the second helps avoid a muddy pool. The second drop is worn smooth, but could be partner assisted. R4: 15' from an old rope tied around a chockstone at the top of the drop. This would be a downclimb if the limestone weren't so slippery. DC: 10' using an old tow strap DC: 10' past a tiny pothole