Results 1 to 5 of 5
Thread: Long Canyon-Gravel Canyon loop
-
04-28-2014, 06:11 AM #1
Long Canyon-Gravel Canyon loop
[FONT=Calibri][SIZE=3][COLOR=#000000]I was wondering about the conditions on the LongCanyon-Gravel Canyon loop. Is the water deep enough to require an inner tube?We are adding quite a bit of additional hiking on this trip and I don
-
04-28-2014 06:11 AM # ADS
-
05-02-2014, 04:29 AM #2
I have done this loop 3 times, once solo and there is definitely no need for an innertube. There can be a few short swims but when backpacking I have not taken a wetsuit. I have also done just the Gravel slot a couple of times with a wetsuit which does increase the comfort level but again not necessary. You will get wet in Long Canyon but in my experience it is not swimming but wading in a narrow slot. There will be a mandatory swim in the Gravel slot but this slot can be bypassed. There will also be a mandatory swim near the end of Gravel just before getting back to White Canyon.
-
05-05-2014, 01:09 PM #3
Thanks for the info. I am an experienced mountaineer but not so much in canyons and I have a dumb question. If you have to swim through a canyon, how do you carry your pack without a tube?
-
05-05-2014, 01:58 PM #4
Your stuff is in drybags and you just swim through pushing, dragging, or wearing your pack, depending on how narrow the canyon is and how big your pack is.
Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
-
05-05-2014, 07:06 PM #5
Personally, I never use drybags for stuff like this. I put everything I want to keep dry into a trash compactor bag in my pack. Those things are bomber and weight next to nothing.
The end of the world for some...
The foundation of paradise for others.
Similar Threads
-
[Trip Report] Gravel Canyon video
By plutacratic77 in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 0Last Post: 05-22-2011, 07:32 PM -
Gravel vs Long?
By Scott P in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 3Last Post: 04-21-2011, 08:18 PM -
[Trip Report] Gravel Canyon: it's full of it.
By ststephen in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 14Last Post: 04-11-2011, 09:57 PM -
Found Helmet~Gravel Canyon
By Davewyo in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 0Last Post: 05-11-2009, 05:40 PM -
full gravel canyon
By SLCmntjunkie in forum CanyoneeringReplies: 8Last Post: 04-20-2009, 05:36 PM