The Squeeze

The Squeeze

San Rafael Swell—Moroni Slopes
What to Expect
3B IV 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 8+ hours
Other Details
Skill Level:
Intermediate or better because of serious pothole challenges
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Rappels:
10–16+ rappels to 99 ft
Anchors:
Mostly bolted
Additional Gear:
Wetsuit required, pothole escape tools
Water:
Generally quite a bit
Flash Flood Risk:
High—do not enter if threatening rain
Expected Time:
7–10 hours
Notes:
  • Water in the San Rafael Swell is heavily mineralized and works as a laxative, even after being filtered.
  • One of the best and most difficult canyons in the Swell
  • Long day and physical canyon
  • Factory Butte TH is the shortest time-wise and recommended if you are worried about group speed
  • Hidden Splendor TH’s pictograph approach is the preferred route
Nearby Routes:
Knotted Rope, Muddy Creek with Music and Mud Canyons, Quandary

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