jman
07-18-2010, 09:57 PM
Where: Adams Canyon (Layton, Utah) - Lower Waterfall
When: July 3rd, 2010
Who: Myself, Jeff, and Ian
Why: It was right after the July 3rd parade and a friend's BBQ & volleyball game, SO...we needed a small physical activity before the evening excitement and party! WHY NOT???!
This is in Layton at the famous Adams Canyon. Most people know about the Upper Falls, which takes nearly 1 1/2 - 2 hours to reach - and along the way, most of those people will pass the lower falls. It takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes to reach it, but unfortunately it's not as high as its bigger brother. We estimate anywhere from 17-20 feet.
So NOTHING FANCY HERE!! LOL. There's a few things why this one is a good time waster. First, semi-easy approach (all switchbacks) and you can reach it within 10 minutes from your car. Second, the waterfall isn't high at all (its pretty pathetic actually) BUT it does pack a punch! There is a lot of water and it's a VERY good location for introductions to Class-C, waterfall rappelling. Third, its a very easy loop - less than 3 minutes to reach the top again. And Fourth, the anchor could not be more perfect. At the very top there is a bush or tree that is within 3 feet of the edge and makes for a center rappel (which makes going to either side very easy if you are tooooo afraid of the full force). And Fifth, last of all, about 5-8 feet is a free-hanging rappel so you get to experience a lot, within a very short drop.
Like I said, earlier, this waterfall is a VERY GOOD location for training. Plus, it has a ampitheater like gorge where hordes or gaggles of spectators can watch and take notes, if they feel so inclined.
Here are the GPS Coords:
Trailhead: N41
When: July 3rd, 2010
Who: Myself, Jeff, and Ian
Why: It was right after the July 3rd parade and a friend's BBQ & volleyball game, SO...we needed a small physical activity before the evening excitement and party! WHY NOT???!
This is in Layton at the famous Adams Canyon. Most people know about the Upper Falls, which takes nearly 1 1/2 - 2 hours to reach - and along the way, most of those people will pass the lower falls. It takes anywhere from 10-15 minutes to reach it, but unfortunately it's not as high as its bigger brother. We estimate anywhere from 17-20 feet.
So NOTHING FANCY HERE!! LOL. There's a few things why this one is a good time waster. First, semi-easy approach (all switchbacks) and you can reach it within 10 minutes from your car. Second, the waterfall isn't high at all (its pretty pathetic actually) BUT it does pack a punch! There is a lot of water and it's a VERY good location for introductions to Class-C, waterfall rappelling. Third, its a very easy loop - less than 3 minutes to reach the top again. And Fourth, the anchor could not be more perfect. At the very top there is a bush or tree that is within 3 feet of the edge and makes for a center rappel (which makes going to either side very easy if you are tooooo afraid of the full force). And Fifth, last of all, about 5-8 feet is a free-hanging rappel so you get to experience a lot, within a very short drop.
Like I said, earlier, this waterfall is a VERY GOOD location for training. Plus, it has a ampitheater like gorge where hordes or gaggles of spectators can watch and take notes, if they feel so inclined.
Here are the GPS Coords:
Trailhead: N41