Slideanide Canyon in North Wash BLM, UT

Canyoneer Slideanide Canyon North Wash BLM, UT

Class 3 3A (No raps) 3.3 miles 800 gain 3-5 hrs Loop Apr 11, 2021
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This is a technical canyon. If you are unfamiliar with how to build anchors or the gear required for canyoneering do not attempt this route.

Slideanide Canyon is one of the canyons in the popular Poison Spring area. It's short and fun, with some really pretty features, and doesn't require any rappels. Some may want to bring a rope. Reaching the trailhead is possible by any vehicle. We started north along a social trail and continued toward the head of Slideanide Canyon. Entering directly from the south would require a rappel, but we brought no ropes and decided to instead enter via a Class 3 slab on the east side. Once within the canyon, a bunch of fun down climbs, chimney maneuvers, and elevators comprised the first half. Past this was an open section with a gorgeous water-stained wall, followed by a darkening and deep set of slides and colorful walls as the canyon narrows significantly. Some may want to rappel parts of this section, but none of us had any difficulties. I would say if the first half of the canyon was reasonable for you, this section should be as well.  A squeeze under a big boulder leads to a final drop. I should note that the last 20 feet had a hand line during our visit, and while we didn't need it, some parties may want a backup. The last down climb enters a big chamber.

Once out of Slideanide Canyon, continue north down the watercourse. We passed three side-canyons on the right as well as a small lush section with some trees. Past the third side-canyon is a ramp on the left. This was our exit. Easy slabs led to a Class 3 move aided by a small stack of rocks. A Class 3 move was also required to get off the slope and reach the rim, a slightly more difficult move. A social trail led back to the trailhead.

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Along the social trail leading to the head of Slideanide Canyon. Henry Mountains visible in the distance.
Along the social trail leading to the head of Slideanide Canyon. Henry Mountains visible in the distance.
The optional rappel.
The optional rappel.
We wrapped around to the east side of Slideanide Canyon and entered via a slab downclimb.
We wrapped around to the east side of Slideanide Canyon and entered via a slab downclimb.
Within Slideanide Canyon.
Within Slideanide Canyon.
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One of many elevators.
One of many elevators.
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A long down-climb, overall straightforward.
A long down-climb, overall straightforward.
Friends making progress down the long down-climb.
Friends making progress down the long down-climb.
Bottom of the long down-climb.
Bottom of the long down-climb.
View back up the long down-climb.
View back up the long down-climb.
Continuing through more narrows.
Continuing through more narrows.
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Slideanide Canyon opens up into a beautiful section with a water-stained wall.
Slideanide Canyon opens up into a beautiful section with a water-stained wall.
And then it narrows up shortly after and descends.
And then it narrows up shortly after and descends.
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Beautiful sculpted narrows.
Beautiful sculpted narrows.
Fun move under a chockstone.
Fun move under a chockstone.
Last bit to the end of the canyon, the final drop visible below.
Last bit to the end of the canyon, the final drop visible below.
Out of the narrows.
Out of the narrows.
View toward the last drop of Slideanide Canyon.
View toward the last drop of Slideanide Canyon.
The chamber at the end of Slideanide Canyon's narrows.
The chamber at the end of Slideanide Canyon's narrows.
View back as we continue down the drainage.
View back as we continue down the drainage.
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Some water and trees as we continue down the draiange.
Some water and trees as we continue down the draiange.
An escape ramp on the left side.
An escape ramp on the left side.
Heading up the escape route. The drainage we came out of is visible on the left.
Heading up the escape route. The drainage we came out of is visible on the left.
Class 3 move.
Class 3 move.
View back down at our progress.
View back down at our progress.
Slab ascent.
Slab ascent.
Last Class 3 move to reach the rim. A social trail led back to the trailhead.
Last Class 3 move to reach the rim. A social trail led back to the trailhead.

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