Cherry Canyon (Virgin River Gorge) 3AIII

Cherry Canyon is a dry canyon located in the Virgin River Gorge north of Vegas.

Note: We do have to cross the Virgin River at the start. You may want to bring a water shoes and/or extra socks to wear when crossing. These can be stashed on the other side of the river and picked up when we exit. I'll check the flow rate in the days prior to the event - if it rains hard and the river is high, we will need to reschedule for safety reasons (unlikely, but possible).

We have a 2 hr drive up and a 2 hr drive back, plus 5 to 7 hrs in the canyon, so anticipate this taking a full day. Pack a full lunch and bring plenty of water.

Basic Details:

Rappels: 8 to 10
Max Rap Length: approx 80 feet
Elevation Gain: approx 1000 feet

BETA:

http://www.bluugnome.com/cyn_route/vr-gorge_cherry/vr-gorge_cherry.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=179244358815359#!/media/set/?set=a.233191860087275.55716.179244358815359&type=3

IMPORTANAT NOTE: All participants in this event will be required to sign a liability waiver and acknowldgement of risk (http://files.meetup.com/1942081/Las%20Vegas%20Canyoneering%20Meetup%20-%20Liability%20Waiver.pdf) form. This form is available for your prior inspection in the Files section of this meetup (under the 'more' heading). Please print and have signed upon arrival to this event or you will not be able to participate. (note - if the PDF won't load, go here instead: https://www.meetup.com/Las-Vegas-Canyoneering-Meetup-Group/pages/Las_Vegas_Canyoneering_Meetup_-_Liability_Waiver (https://www.meetup.com/Las-Vegas-Canyoneering-Meetup-Group/pages/Las_Vegas_Canyoneering_Meetup_-_Liability_Waiver))

Before signing up for this event, please read the Meetup Etiquette and Attendee Responsibilities (https://www.meetup.com/Las-Vegas-Canyoneering-Meetup-Group/pages/Meetup_Etiquette_and_Attendee_Responsibilities/).

This is a fairly easy canyon but you need to have Skills and Gear Required for Canyon Events (https://www.meetup.com/Las-Vegas-Canyoneering-Meetup-Group/pages/Skills_and_Gear_Required_for_Canyon_Events/). Please make sure to bring some webbing and a quick link or 2 in case we need to replace anchors.