Overview

Hype:

Poe Canyon is one of the hardest pothole canyons in Utah. There are dozens of potholes with difficult entrances and exits. Notably, the "Pit of Despair" requires an extremely long sand bag throw from an awkward stemming position. If you can't make the throw, there is a very good chance you'll be stuck in the canyon. Watch for poison ivy!

Canyon Rating: 4B

Time: 9-20 hours

Length: Technical Portion: 1.2 miles, Total: 4.9 miles

Longest Rappel: 200 ft

Gear: All standard canyoneering gear plus advanced canyoneering gear including sand traps, water anchors, at least 6 sand bags (potshots) with a rope for each, 2-to-1 hauling rigs, etc. Wetsuits are required.

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	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: 37.556823, -110.883919

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April 21, 2018 Trip Report

By Anthony Dye

Trip Members

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

Story

On Saturday we woke up early and started the hike to Poe at 7 while it was still cool. We made good time, thanks to Mark's invigorating hiking pace, getting to the top of the canyon at 8:05. We suited up and got ready for a long hard day! We've been looking forward to Poe for a long time and we've been practicing for it. We were so happy to find that each pothole became progressively emptier as we continued down canyon! The room with the arch blew me away. It was so cool and and had only shin deep water. We were moving efficiently and reached the 3 potholes that can be bypassed at 10:15 so we elected to cross them and I would highly recommend it for any group that has time. They were a lot of fun and a good challenge.

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