Photos, Wire Pass

[sparker1]

Really enjoyed walking through Wire Pass. Only a couple dryfalls to negotiate, mainly level. Having a beautiful day really helps. For those unfamiliar with this canyon, it is located along the UT-AZ border, midway between Kanab, UT and Page, AZ. The trailhead is the same as for North Coyote Buttes.

[DiscGo]

Cool pics. Looks a lot like Little Wild Horse.

[asdf]

Cool pics. Looks a lot like Little Wild Horse.

LWH is pretty but its turned into the Walmart of slot canyons.


Great pics sparker, I am going to be in that area next month and your pics are getting me excited!

[DiscGo]

Yeah good call with how crowded LWHC has become. I really like Crack Canyon a lot because it is really cool but not nearly as popular.

[Jaxx]

That looks like an awesome area. Thanks for posting the pics.

[asdf]

I think this canyon could use a few more ladders.

[sparker1]

I think this canyon could use a few more ladders.

Yeah, there were a couple dryfalls where I could have used a ladder.

[R]

LWH is pretty but its turned into the Walmart of slot canyons.

I did LWHC in March 2005, and while there were some people in it, I didn't get the feeling of being crowded. Was it a lucky day? Do you think it's gotten more crowded since then?

http://richardbarron.net/galleries/anytrail/lwhc/

[ForeverWild]

Stupid question from a New Yorker...What is a dryfall?

Are ropes needed here?

[Iceaxe]

What is a dryfall?

A dryfall is a waterfall with no water.

The Dryfalls in Wire Pass or only about 4 or 5 feet and you can easily climb over them.

Ropes are usually required at a dryfall unless you can climb it or find a route around it.

This is a famous Dryfall in Pine Creek known as "The Cathedral".

[gonzo]

Wow, those orange ropes sure make you look great.

[Cirrus2000]

Wow, those orange ropes sure make you look great.

Well, maybe you're serious, but it sure sounds funny, put that way.



Maybe they add zazz to the photo...

[gonzo]

It's actually a reference to this thread:
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5770

[DiscGo]

I caught it right away Kris.

[Cirrus2000]

It's actually a reference to this thread:
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5770

Well, I was hoping it was a reference to that. I just wasn't sure if you were aware of that thread or not...

Maybe you just really thought the orange rope made him look better.

[DiscGo]

I did LWHC in March 2005, and while there were some people in it, I didn't get the feeling of being crowded. Was it a lucky day? Do you think it's gotten more crowded since then?

No, LWHC is not nearly as bad as the national parks, it is just that you are never (or seldom) really alone. Not to be too picky here, it is still awesome. But I like Ding Dang & Crack Canyons for just being a little less travelled.

[asdf]

I did LWHC in March 2005, and while there were some people in it, I didn't get the feeling of being crowded. Was it a lucky day? Do you think it's gotten more crowded since then?

No, LWHC is not nearly as bad as the national parks, it is just that you are never (or seldom) really alone. Not to be too picky here, it is still awesome. But I like Ding Dang & Crack Canyons for just being a little less travelled.

...... Ding Dang and Crack are far less crowded, but all the canyons in the temple mountain area have seen a huge incress in traffic in the last 10 years. LWC on a spring weekend is a joke it can be tuff to find a parking spot. I remember when you could drive very close to the subway section of crack canyon. The first few times I hiked it I never saw another sole. Last time I did it we ran into about 30 people most of them were on a guided tour of the swell.

[DiscGo]

It is probably not long before it all becomes part of Goblin Valley and Goblin Valley then turns in to another National Park.

[asdf]

It is probably not long before it all becomes part of Goblin Valley and Goblin Valley then turns in to another National Park.

I hope not.

[DiscGo]

No kidding