Brown Bag Special

Region: Loy Canyon  

Total Distance: 1 mile + 450’

Difficulty: Easy 

ACA: 3Al    

Duration: 1-2 Hours

Longest Rappel: 120’

Rope: 1 x 120’ Rope + 1 x 120’ Pull Cord

Anchor Materials: 20’ of webbing + 4 rapides

Parking: Park at the End Of Rope approach parking just past Hartwell Canyon on your Right, and before the Loy Canyon TH.

Overview: A very short but appealing route down a multi-tiered alcove system. The approach effort is very low, and the 2 rappels are more than worth it. This route is an ideal link up, or bail out option. The far-out location and short technical section wouldn’t make this a worthwhile option in itself, but would be great paired with one of the nearby routes.

• Luxurious alcoves

• Quick & Easy

• Ideal Link Up

Approach: Starting at End of Rope Parking follow braided social trails toward the main approach gully. Cross over a small drainage and follow the gully up on the Left side. As you work your way up the gully Brown bag’s exit will come into view on your right. Continue up the gully to the prominent rock slide. At the rockslide follow the track and traverse over to the start of Brown Bag.

Descent: Two rappels down a beautiful alcove system. .

R1: 120' off large pine.

R2: 60' from a bolted anchor on a mildly exposed ledge RDC.

Exit: After the last rappel continue LDC hugging the Left wall and avoiding dense foliage. Continue Left down canyon until you reach the approach drainage. Reconnect with the social trail back to your car.

Coordinates:

Parking: 34.92498, -111.91738

Rappel 1: 34.92719, -111.91307

Route Established By: Kevin Iosue & Bogan Lawrence