Russell Gulch

Filling in the blank sections with information based on trip on June 14, 2025. Great canyon to rappel on a clear day. Beginners should have someone more experienced in the group. There are 3 rappels. Each is about 100 feet long. Each is very likely to have water at the bottom, depending on season. The level could be high enough to make it a swimmer but that should be not a long swim: 10-15-20 feet max.

Filling in the blank sections with information based on trip on June 14, 2025. There is a pool you have to wade through for less than 10 feet to get to the anchor. About 70-80 feet down, there is a pot hole. Depending on season, it may be completely full or less. On this day, it was completely full. As you get close, just push away and then land on the ledge to avoid the pothole. Depending on season, there may be deep pool at the bottom. Almost vertical. Depending on season, there may be deep pool at the bottom. Dirty and murky water. There is another anchor setup on a ledge about 20 feet below, to make it a 2-stage rappel. Lowers the chances of rope getting stuck when pulling. Landing on flat rock. Depending on season, there may be a shallow pool at the bottom.