The ground surfaces are covered with snow, with patches of wet mud exposed. As the days warm, and as additional light precipitation falls, the ground will stay in this condition for some time.
The road into the main parking area is very wet and muddy, beginning at the 1st "Y" after the entrance gate. Ruts averaged 11-inches deep! High clearance, 4x4 vehicle needed to pass the entire road (a smaller/lower Subaru-type vehicle will get stuck.)
Walking to the rim from the entrance was a miserable, wet, muddy experience. Skiing in is not an option, as there is more mud than snow.
The canyon drainage has minimal flow, so, if you go, you can access all of the climbs, but will be mud-hopping the whole way in, with the canyon decent/assent being somewhat treacherous.
-Wyatt Brown
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