Overview

Hype:

Baboon Laughs is an awesome pothole canyon in the southern end of the Waterpocket Fold.

Canyon Rating: 3B

Time: 3-6 hours

Length: Technical Portion: 1.0 miles, Total: 3.4 miles

Longest Rappel: 160 ft

Gear: Standard rappelling gear. A wetsuit is required for all but the hottest weather. Most drops are bolted or use natural anchors, but be prepared to use ghosting techniques if needed. Potholes may be difficult to escape depending on sand and water levels. They should be doable with partner escapes, but be prepared for more technical pothole escapes.

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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	20-49
	50-69
	70+

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Links: https://www.roadtripryan.com/

Getting There

Navigate to 37.616173, -110.798772.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Waterpocket Fold, Utah

Coordinates: 37.570311, -110.883833

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April 20, 2018 Trip Report

By Anthony Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Anthony Dye, Kevin Christensen, Jared Robertson, Ken McCarthy, Mark Burnham,

Story

After a rainy morning in Millers Creek and napping at camp, we left for Laughing Baboon at 3:00. We made good time on the approach and with the canyon in "water park" mode it was a speedy descent and we arrived back at camp at 6:10. I thought Laughing Baboon was an absolute blast when full!

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