There is a 2-stage rap for the 300' waterfall, the first of which is accessed by walking a ways around the right side of the rim. To minimize impact, the existing rap stations are detailed by Ryan C: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/cedar-mesa/clearwater-canyon
There was nothing 5th class on the Easter Pasture exit, and the pool was mostly dry when we went. For efficient parties, it's possible to do the loop in a long day.
Thanks for the updates. Our route up Easter Pasture definitely had a few low 5th class moves, but we didn't really spend time looking for an easier route. Since we did the whole canyon without any beta at all, it took us two days, but it seems that most do it in a day now.
Incidentally, Ryan (from Roadtripryan) was with us on the trip, but that was almost two decades ago. He's done it more recently and with the shorter rappels, so I'll reference his information.
fossana - Dec 5, 2021 12:04 pm - Hasn't voted
additional betaThere is a 2-stage rap for the 300' waterfall, the first of which is accessed by walking a ways around the right side of the rim. To minimize impact, the existing rap stations are detailed by Ryan C: https://www.roadtripryan.com/go/t/utah/cedar-mesa/clearwater-canyon
There was nothing 5th class on the Easter Pasture exit, and the pool was mostly dry when we went. For efficient parties, it's possible to do the loop in a long day.
Scott - Dec 5, 2021 5:04 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: additional betaThanks for the updates. Our route up Easter Pasture definitely had a few low 5th class moves, but we didn't really spend time looking for an easier route. Since we did the whole canyon without any beta at all, it took us two days, but it seems that most do it in a day now.
Incidentally, Ryan (from Roadtripryan) was with us on the trip, but that was almost two decades ago. He's done it more recently and with the shorter rappels, so I'll reference his information.