Stem School

Stem School

Capitol Reef National Park—SR 24 (permit required)

2023-10-13 — Four of us completed the route in about 2.5 hours. Appropriately named, we ended up bypassing R2 by using the LDC downclimb to avoid pools of unknown depth as the ambient temperature was 64 degrees Fahrenheit. All anchors were in decent shape.

What to Expect
3B I* 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 under three hours
In my opinion, this route was okay but is probably not a destination on its own.
Other Details
Seasons:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter—no snow
Rappels:
4+ to 148 ft
Water:
Generally a few pools that can be avoided by the skilled
Flash Flood Risk:
Moderate
Expected Time:
2–3 hours
Notes:
  • Avoid the cryptobiotic soil
Nearby Routes:
Beaver Bay, Old School

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