Barney Spring Canyon is a long and challenging route that requires lots of technical rappelling, downclimbing, boulder hopping, route-finding, scrambling, and some swimming to make your way through. There is one large keeper pothole that can be avoided by climbing around it on the right. The rappels may require some study and thought due to tricky starts. Rappelling the canyon should not require the use of any bolts. Equipment needed to safely explore the canyon includes 1x100' rope, 1x200' rope, 60' webbing, 9 rap rings, harness, carabiners, descender, and throw bag for the keeper pothole. Wetsuits and dry bags are also advised for swimming through the cold water.