Hard Day Harvey Canyon
verified
ACA 3B R
Unknown flood risk
Ticaboo, UT
Unrelenting is the word Climb-Utah uses for the narrows, and the descent backs it up: constant downclimbing, squeezing, stemming and chimneying past Mae West sections too tight to pass at floor level.
The Mae West slots are the whole problem. They pinch to a V that will not let a body through, so you climb over them or bypass them, which means moderate rock climbing moves in a squeeze with a pack. Larger bodies will struggle in several spots and it is worth being honest about that before the drive out. No bolted anchors, no trails, no help nearby: build your own and carry a track. An April 2019 report counted three mandatory rappels and put the last one after the confluence with Good Day Jim, 30 feet off a pinch.
Logistics
| Manager | BLM Henry Mountains Field Station (Hanksville) |
|---|---|
| Permit | None required |
| Distance | 5.7 mi |
| Time | 5 hr-8.5 hr |
| Technical | 4 rappels, longest 50 ft |
| Season | Spring through Fall |
| Vehicle access | High Clearance |
| Coordinates | 37.6632, -110.5563 |
Sources
- manager: https://www.blm.gov/office/henry-mountains-field-station
- permitType: https://www.americancanyoneers.org/access-north-wash-ticaboo/
- desc: http://climb-utah.com/Powell/hardday.htm
- notes: http://climb-utah.com/Powell/hardday.htm
- notes trip report: https://ropewiki.com/index.php?title=Hard_Day_Harvey_Canyon&action=raw