Orthrus Canyon

A short, rugged canyon with a couple big rappels and nice scenery.

Follow road system per KML track. Nearly entire approach is on road / trail. As road terminates, the walls of Orthrus come into view. Hike down along faint trail a short distance to the drainage entry point.

R1: 110’ off tree into a nice free hanging rappel. Recommend longer pull rope / cord for smoother retrieval. R2: 100’ off bush RDC. Watch for loose rock while on rappel. A few downclimbs will lead you to the canyon bottom where the walls briefly narrow.

Scramble up out of the drainage RDC. Traverse along the scree, passing a few shallow gullies and heading for a saddle that overlooks Warm Creek. Follow game trails up a steep but short ridge to an old mining road. Follow the road as it contours around the hillside and connects with the approach road you took earlier in the day.