Rattlesnake Slot Canyon

Twentynine Palms, CA
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Rattlesnake Slot Canyon
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Distance
2.51 miles
Elevation Gain
430 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

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Wildlife
Swimming Hole
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Added by Kat Carney

Rattlesnake Slot Canyon is a fun rappelling and canyoneering adventure in Joshua Tree National Park.

The trailhead is located at the end of Indian Cove road. From Indian Cove Campground, take the road to the east about a mile to a picnic area where there is parking at the mouth of the canyon.

From the picnic area hike up the Canyon in a south to south-east direction. After a few hundred yards a deceiving canyon heads almost due west, stay to the south east or the left and continue up the canyon. About a 1/4 to 1/2 mile up you run into what some books describe as a slot canyon. This is a pretty waterfall in the winter or spring after rains. From the top of this waterfall area, drop into the canyon and you might want to build a natural anchor to get down the first significant drop. If there are any anchors at all they will be "nuts" left by rock climbers, not likely to be there after a flood. Polished granite the whole way, so be prepared to build choke knot anchors. About 4 rappels total, but the last one can be avoided by hiking around.

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