Bob
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Parunuweap:
After leaving Bay Bill Canyon the route winds for 3.75 miles through three distinct sections of narrows, past several excellent CAMPSITES, next to several springs with clear flowing water until it reaches Mineral Gulch (N37° 10' 31", W112° 47' 38"), which enters from the north. Mineral Gulch is easily recognized by the vertical walls surrounding its mouth.
Mineral Gulch is worthy of exploring and contains three immaculate sets of narrows. The first set of narrows are short and usually contain deep pools of water. This opens into a shallow section with several caves to explore. The second set of narrows are beyond the cave section and are more inspiring than the first. The most impressive narrows are the third set, which give the impression of entering a deep, dark cave.
After leaving Mineral Gulch the canyon opens up and provides historic cattle access to the lush river bottom. The cattle route known as the Poverty Trail cross Parunuweap in this section. 2 miles below Mineral Gulch the canyon begins to constrict again and Rock Canyon (N37° 10' 14", W112° 49' 07") joins from the south. Rock Canyon normally provides a reliable flow of water.
It is 2.75 miles from Rock Canyon to Poverty Wash (N37° 10' 37", W112° 50' 45"), which enters from the north. Through this section of canyon the walls grow deep and narrow. Several interesting side canyons beg to be explored. Poverty Wash usually has a trickle of water flowing from its mouth.
From Poverty Wash it is 1.75 miles to where Misery Canyon (N37° 10' 59", W112° 51' 38") joins from the north. This section of canyon is the trickiest with several deep pools of water and the biggest obstacle in the route. The obstacle consists of several large boulders in a constricted section of river. The simplest passage is to just climb down through the falls and swim the short pools of water. To avoid the swim it's possible to climb up on a ledge on the south side of the river and follow it downstream for about 50-feet, than drop through a narrow tunnel behind a huge boulder. The last few CAMPING places in Parunuweap are located within .5 miles below this obstacle.
Misery Canyon is one of the most incredible places on the face of the planet. To explore Misery Canyon you will be required to scramble up a water filled chute into the bowels of the earth. Two people should have no problem climbing up into this canyon by supplying each other a little help. You will encounter a couple of short swims and than find yourself in a magnificent chamber with natural bridges, flowing water, deep pools and a warm sulfur spring.
Parunuweap is closed at the Park Boundary, which is approximately .5 mile downstream from the mouth of Misery Canyon. Many canyoneers slink downstream past this invisible barrier and visit Labyrinth Falls, which are approximately .75 miles below the mouth of Misery Canyon. The section of canyon between Misery Canyon and Labyrinth Falls is some of the deepest and most spectacular narrows in Parunuweap and easily rival those found in it's big brother the Zion Narrows.
Parunuweap:
After leaving Bay Bill Canyon the route winds for 3.75 miles through three distinct sections of narrows, past several excellent CAMPSITES, next to several springs with clear flowing water until it reaches Mineral Gulch (N37° 10' 31", W112° 47' 38"), which enters from the north. Mineral Gulch is easily recognized by the vertical walls surrounding its mouth.
Mineral Gulch is worthy of exploring and contains three immaculate sets of narrows. The first set of narrows are short and usually contain deep pools of water. This opens into a shallow section with several caves to explore. The second set of narrows are beyond the cave section and are more inspiring than the first. The most impressive narrows are the third set, which give the impression of entering a deep, dark cave.
After leaving Mineral Gulch the canyon opens up and provides historic cattle access to the lush river bottom. The cattle route known as the Poverty Trail cross Parunuweap in this section. 2 miles below Mineral Gulch the canyon begins to constrict again and Rock Canyon (N37° 10' 14", W112° 49' 07") joins from the south. Rock Canyon normally provides a reliable flow of water.
It is 2.75 miles from Rock Canyon to Poverty Wash (N37° 10' 37", W112° 50' 45"), which enters from the north. Through this section of canyon the walls grow deep and narrow. Several interesting side canyons beg to be explored. Poverty Wash usually has a trickle of water flowing from its mouth.
From Poverty Wash it is 1.75 miles to where Misery Canyon (N37° 10' 59", W112° 51' 38") joins from the north. This section of canyon is the trickiest with several deep pools of water and the biggest obstacle in the route. The obstacle consists of several large boulders in a constricted section of river. The simplest passage is to just climb down through the falls and swim the short pools of water. To avoid the swim it's possible to climb up on a ledge on the south side of the river and follow it downstream for about 50-feet, than drop through a narrow tunnel behind a huge boulder. The last few CAMPING places in Parunuweap are located within .5 miles below this obstacle.
Misery Canyon is one of the most incredible places on the face of the planet. To explore Misery Canyon you will be required to scramble up a water filled chute into the bowels of the earth. Two people should have no problem climbing up into this canyon by supplying each other a little help. You will encounter a couple of short swims and than find yourself in a magnificent chamber with natural bridges, flowing water, deep pools and a warm sulfur spring.
Parunuweap is closed at the Park Boundary, which is approximately .5 mile downstream from the mouth of Misery Canyon. Many canyoneers slink downstream past this invisible barrier and visit Labyrinth Falls, which are approximately .75 miles below the mouth of Misery Canyon. The section of canyon between Misery Canyon and Labyrinth Falls is some of the deepest and most spectacular narrows in Parunuweap and easily rival those found in it's big brother the Zion Narrows.
