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Jan 08 2017
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 Joined Jan 04 2011
 Las Vegas, NV
Scorpion CanyonDeath Valley, CA
Scorpion Canyon
Death Valley, CA
Canyoneering avatar Jan 08 2017
autumnstars • Triplogs 1,393
Canyoneering4.60 Miles 884 AEG
Canyoneering4.60 Miles
884 ft AEG
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
A - Dry or little water; shallow or avoidable water; no wet/dry suit
II - Normally requires a half day
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A good way to spend a half day or short day in Death Valley.
Fun little canyon in a colorful part of the park. With Dante's View closed, these canyons are seeing a little more action lately.
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Nov 24 2016
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50 female
 Joined Sep 18 2009
 Tucson, AZ
Scorpion CanyonDeath Valley, CA
Scorpion Canyon
Death Valley, CA
Canyoneering avatar Nov 24 2016
GrottoGirl • Triplogs 1,634
Canyoneering5.62 Miles 1,155 AEG
Canyoneering5.62 Miles   5 Hrs   15 Mns   1.29 mph
1,155 ft AEG      53 Mns Break
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
A - Dry or little water; shallow or avoidable water; no wet/dry suit
II - Normally requires a half day
 
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A fun, short, introductory canyon in Death Valley with several rappels including ones from cairn anchors. Before going to Death Valley we spent a couple days practicing canyoneering skills including building cairn anchors. We were a bit disappointed that the cairn anchors we found in the canyon were bomb proof! It surprised me how easy going the canyon was. The bits between rappels was the easiest canyon walking I've ever done.

Afterwards, We followed Scorpion Canyon up with a fantastic potluck Thanksgiving dinner!

A caving friend I took along wrote a blog about our trip down Scorpion: behindtheblack.com/ ... ley/
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Nov 12 2015
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 Joined Jan 04 2011
 Las Vegas, NV
Scorpion CanyonDeath Valley, CA
Scorpion Canyon
Death Valley, CA
Canyoneering avatar Nov 12 2015
autumnstars • Triplogs 1,393
Canyoneering6.36 Miles 884 AEG
Canyoneering6.36 Miles
884 ft AEG
Intermediate Canyoneering - Difficult or dangerous; Tech Climb; rope reqd; descent anchor; exit technical;
A - Dry or little water; shallow or avoidable water; no wet/dry suit
II - Normally requires a half day
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Left Vegas at 4am, but well worth it to enjoy this warm dry canyon. Most of the rappels are nothing super fabulous, but the ambiance is. Really great rocks and soil - beautiful colors and a wide variety of rock types.
We needed to replace all but one anchor. There had been a tremendous flow through all the canyons in the area during the October storms.
A good learning experience for me with my first exposure to building cairn anchors.
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average hiking speed 1.29 mph

WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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