South Fork of Maidenwater | Trachyte

Canyoneering South Fork of Maidenwater - Trachyte Canyoneering South Fork of Maidenwater

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Mon A chance of rain showers after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 12 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
62° | 44°
Tue Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
56° | 41°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 41°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 47°
Fri A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
51° | 37°
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RATING: 3B
SEASON: Spring, Summer, Fall (hot in summer)
GEAR: Standard Technical Gear, Bring 20 m of webbing to replace anchors if needed.
RAPPELS: 1-6+ the biggest rap is 22 m ( 73 ft. ).
WATER: After recent rains, can hold quite a few deep pools. Usually a bit of deep wading. Wetsuit recommended during cool/cold weather.
Mon A chance of rain showers after 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. South southwest wind 12 to 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
62° | 44°
Tue Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
56° | 41°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 41°
Thu Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 47°
Fri A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
51° | 37°
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canyonaccess: paved
South Maidenwater Magic Lighting
South Maidenwater Magic Lighting
Creative Anchor
Creative Anchor

The South Fork of Maidenwater is a great canyon to practice your natural anchor and/or down climbing skills. Although highly skilled individuals can descend the canyon with 1 or 2 rappels, many groups require 8 or more to surmount the numerous short drops. The canyon can hold some pools, so be cautious if doing this one in cold weather. I've shivered through one or two trips in the winter when water levels were much higher than I expected!

South Fork of Maidenwater
South Fork of Maidenwater
South Fork of Maidenwater
South Fork of Maidenwater

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Maidenwater Canyon South Fork

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