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| | Canyoneering | 3.50 Miles | 4 Hrs | | 0.88 mph |
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| partners | | Pumphouse wash. Amazing vegetation. Stunning rock formations. And in the fall breathtaking color. I enjoyed it thoroughly. But some notes. All obvious, but noted just for the record.
• Check weather. Like any narrow canyon, don’t want to be there in a flash flood.
• Not a trail. A fairly obvious fact readily seen in any photo.
• Not a stroll. Even though only moderate elevation gain, rugged conditions.
• Not smooth. Constant climbing over large boulders. Again fairly obvious from any photo.
• No real parking. Find a small pullout wherever. Or a dirt road.
• Not for small kids or small animals. May have strength/agility, but gaps up and between boulders likely too large.
• Not for sedate companion. Bummer if that companion just decides the effort is too much and wants to turn back.
• No way a substitute for West Fork. One can meander easy up West Fork; one must work hard up Pumphouse.
With all that said, if one is ready and able, well worth it. Likely if you are a constant user of this site, no issue. Actually quite fun.
And thanks to my partner for again extending my hiking repertoire. |
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