Cottonwood Wash

Cottonwood Wash

Capitol Reef National Park—Notom Bench (permit required)
What to Expect
3B III ACA Canyon Rating
  • This route requires standard technical gear.
  • You can usually expect at least some pools or water with little or no current.
  • Competent and smaller groups (4±) typically complete the route in 5–8 hours
Other Details
Skill Level:
Intermediate canyoneers, or even beginner groups with competent leadership
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Rappels:
3+ to 66 ft
Anchors:
Natural
Additional Gear:
Several 10m webbing, Wetsuit in all but hottest conditions
Water:
Some pools
Flash Flood Risk:
High
Expected Time:
5–7 hours
Notes:
  • True 4x4 shuttle required (1–1.5 hours each way)
Nearby Routes:
Burro Wash, Five Mile Wash, Sheets Gulch

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