Death Valley Natl. Pk. A Black Mtns and Canyons Traverse Nov 30, 2021

[John Morrow]

Here's the map.

Black Mtns Blue Trav by John Morrow, on Flickr

Up canyon not difficult.  Traverse Class 2.  Downcanyon narrowed into dryfalls, one of which was close to technical requiring a Class 5 downclimb.  I believe relatively easy bypasses are present if one starts from bottom or has more time to search when descending. It was getting late.


Upcanyon:



P1010711 by John Morrow, on Flickr



P1010744 by John Morrow, on Flickr



P1010753 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010769 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010770 by John Morrow, on Flickr

Across Top:


P1010782 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010783 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010799 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010811 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010816 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010829 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010851 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010855 by John Morrow, on Flickr


Downcanyon:



P1010868 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010874 by John Morrow, on Flickr


P1010880 by John Morrow, on Flickr



P1010883 by John Morrow, on Flickr



P1010887 by John Morrow, on Flickr



P1010905 by John Morrow, on Flickr

Both canyons have branch options that could prove to be easier.  Regardless of the whole loop, any time spent exploring here seems colorful and worthwhile.

Full album:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/23557848@N...0242465286

[Bluegreen kayak]

Ooh, the colors and the smooth rocks and the curvy passages! Thank you, I enjoyed your beautiful pictures a bunch.