Minislot Guide — Merry Piglet http://www.math.utah.edu/~sfolias/minislot/canyons/?i=merrypiglet Merry Piglet North Wash, Utah ACA Rating: 3A II 1–6 rappels to 65’ GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A very nice canyon, with multiple rappels or downclimbs, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. GEAR: Standard canyoneering gear. Rope, webbing, and rapid links for 1–6 rappels up to 65 feet. Wading and a possible swim during wet conditions. DRIVE: Drive south on Hwy 95 to 0.25 miles south of the Hog Springs Picnic Area, and park at the mouth of the canyon [PIGPK, UTM NAD83\WGS8 545364mE 4201550mN]. HIKE: Boulder–hop up the rock pile at the roadside until you come to an impassable dryfall. To the right (LUC) is a short (≈12’) wall which will require approximately YDS 5.6 rock climbing moves but is easy to ascend with a handline once you have someone up. Next cross the wash to the opposite side and make your way up a small rock–filled gully until you can make your way out, up and left, to gain the slickrock which will lead you up steeply to a convenient whitish rim. Then follow the white rim alongside the canyon to its head at PIGLET, UTM 545603mE 4202047mN as shown on the map. EXIT: After completing the canyon, make your way down the boulder pile to your vehicle. COMMENTS: Quality Rating: 1 of 2 6/4/09 11:41 PM