ENGLESTEAD HOLLOW
Canyoneering Guide Photos 1 2 3 4
Hiking down an old dirt road in search of a canyon... |
And there it is! Englestead Hollow starts off dramatically with a 300-ft wall right at the head of the canyon. (Shown here is the watercourse rappel; to the left of this photo is the more popular tree rappel.) |
The start of a long rappel is always a good time to reflect upon life choices. |
Nearing the bottom of the initial 260-foot rappel. It's even more fun when there is a short swimming pool to land in. |
Going down the 50-foot second rappel (or the second stage of a single 300-foot rappel). |
Looking back up at the 300-foot drop. That little spot far in the distance near the rim is canyoneering icon Tom Jones. |
The third rappel has an awkward low start, the theme for most rappels in the canyon. |
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