Swamp Creek

Trip

Intermediate Canyon - Swamp Creek

A water park starting off in a scenic narrows, the canyon soon opens up to reveal many deep pools, small jumps, unique geology, rappels in the flow, and some quality down climbing between rappels.

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 0.9 mi
  • Elevation Gain: -700 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 2,900 ft

Details to follow once registration closes. We will meet in the hamlet of Glacier, the last point of cell reception, before continuing on the Mt. Baker Highway. 

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • The Ten Essentials
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Whistle
  • Variable friction descender
  • Cowstails
  • Ascenders
  • Wetsuit or Dry Suit
  • Pack suitable for keeping things dry
  • Canyon shoes
  • Snacks/Lunch
  • Water filter or water bottle
  • Headlamp
  • Extra webbing & quick links
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