Oak Creek
Combined trips of all three sections of Oak should only be attempted by experienced, efficient, SMALL groups. It's a full day. Bail out if it's already mid-afternoon when you reach the bottom of middle oak.
Lower Oak
Ouray Canyon guide book (2nd ed.) rating: Difficult
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Technical with some unobvious anchors
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Wading, no water hazards
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Down climbing with mild exposure, Belays may be difficult
ACA Rating: 3C2
French Rating: v4a4 III
5 rappels, longest 170 feet
Typical Time: 4.25-6 hours
Middle Oak
Ouray Canyon guide book (2nd ed.) rating: Very Difficult
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Technical and some unobvious anchors
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Lots of water contact
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Some down climbing with mild to moderate exposure
ACA Rating: 3C2
French Rating: v3a4 III
11 rappels, longest 80 feet
Typical Time: 4.25-6 hours
Upper Oak
Ouray Canyon guide book (2nd ed.) rating: Very Difficult
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Technical and some unobvious anchors
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Lots of water contact
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Some down climbing with mild to moderate exposure
ACA Rating: 3C2
French Rating: v3a4 III
7 rappels, longest 80 feet
Typical Time: 4.75-7.25 hours
