Any info on Clear Creek Canyon (Cathedral in the Desert) in Lake Powell
A few of us are are talking about trying Clear Creek Canyon (Cathedral in the Desert) in Lake Powell soon. I'm having a little trouble finding complete details on the canyon. Anyone that has done it care to share some info? Mainly:
1) Longest rappel,
2) Are wetsuits required/recommended this time of the year (maybe for two skinny gals?)
3) Any additional equipment required (other than standard rap gear),
3) How many raps,
4) Challenges for a newbie
All the photos I have found everyone is in wetsuits even in September. I've hiked up from the bottom a bit past a few of the small raps and a few potholes and the water didn't seem unbearable in the summer. Any thoughts?
We have a shuttle boat, getting dropped off at the bottom of Hole-In-The-Rock and will be picked up at the bottom of the canyon close to the Cathedral in the Desert. Two experienced Canyoneers and one newbie; possibly taking my 12 year old daughter that has done a couple of easy canyons if the water is not too cold and she feels up to the 90 foot rap.
I have found the following helpful links:
http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?21422-Clear-Creek&highlight=lake+powell+clear+creek
http://www.canyoneeringusa.com/rave/0809clear/index.htm
and a hike from the bottom at:
http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/ViewTrip/17677
Any help would be appreciated...