More canyon beta in the Canadian Rockies.
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May 13th, 2023.

Morro Canyon is a worthwhile objective for most canyoners. It could also be characterized as beginner friendly with competent leadership. There are a total of 14 rappels, a few of which could be down climbed when dry. I recommend going when the water's flowing in the spring and early summer. But for those wanting more of a dry canyon experience, try anytime from August on.

Note: This was a very early spring. In a normal year you should probably wait a couple weeks later before attempting this canyon.

From the trailhead we hiked up to the ridge and followed a shelf towards the col. The trail started off great but ended about halfway across the shelf. After scrambling up the ridge, we then hiked to the col and down the other side. Walking downstream we soon got to the first rappel.


Route description:

0:00 R1 - 16 m Rappel (TL)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

0:55 R2 - 6 m Rappel (TR)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

1:23 R3 - 8 m Rappel (TR)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

1:49 R4 - 17 m Two Stage Rappel (TL)
A two stage rappel off a bolted anchor. The first stage is short and easily to down climb, but the second stage will only be down climbable when dry.

3:30 R5 - 16 m Two Stage Rappel (TR)
A beautiful two stage rappel off a bolted anchor.

4:39 R6 - 7 m Rappel (TR)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

4:56 Down Climbs
A couple short down climbs.

6:18 R7 - 12 m Rappel (TR)
A beautiful rappel off a bolted anchor. This is the single largest drop in the canyon.

7:08 Slide
A short curving slide into a shallow pool.

7:42 Down Climb
A short down climb.

8:13 R8 - 17 m Two Stage Rappel (TR)
A two stage rappel off a bolted anchor.

8:39 R9 - 5 m Rappel (TR)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

8:48 R10 - 10 m Rappel (TR)
A sliding rappel off a bolted anchor.

9:20 R11 - 4 m Rappel (TR)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

9:38 R12 - 9 m Two Stage Rappel (TL)
A two stage rappel off a bolted anchor.

10:04 R13 - 7 m Rappel (TL)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.

10:30 R14 - 5 m Rappel (TR)
A rappel off a bolted anchor.


Once through the canyon, hike the Overlander Trail back to your vehicle.