THE BARRACKS (East Fork of the Virgin River)
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The infamous Barracks boulder obstacle! In recent years, water has been flowing over the face of the boulder making for a somewhat treacherous downclimb.  |
| The boulder obstacle in 2009 with a massive logjam directing all of the water to one side; the pool is front is now a swimmer. |
| The boulder obstacle in 2003. It used to be a fairly easy scramble down the boulder into shallow water. |
| Looking down from the top of the boulder obstacle to evaluate the situation! |
| If downclimbing the obstacle seems too dangerous, just upstream is the alternative bypass route on the south side of the canyon. |
| The top entrance to the bypass cave. You will likely have to take off your pack to squeeze through... |
| A handline can really help with the claustrophobic downclimb. |
| Looking back upstream at the boulder obstacle with the bypass shown on the right. It's not obvious that there is a passageway until you have made your way through. |
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