RUSSELL GULCH (Canyoneering Route)
Route Information Photos 1 2 3
| A wonderful sunrise at the top of Russell Gulch. East Northgate Peak glows in the morning sun. |
| Hiking down the standard Subway top-down approach route, we bump into several other hikers. |
| The high slickrock pass can be seen in the distance. |
| Before the Subway route starts its ascent up to the slickrock pass, it crosses the actual Russell Gulch watercourse. This is where we leave the standard hiking route. |
| Heading down the Russell Gulch drainage with the slickrock pass high in the distance. |
| Pleasant canyon scenery in Russell Gulch! |
| Just before the first big drop is a short pool to wade/swim across. |
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