South Fork of Maidenwater | Trachyte

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

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Mon A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 13 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
63° | 42°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 6 to 12 mph.
65° | 43°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 46°
Thu A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 52°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
65° | 50°
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 slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. South southwest wind 13 to 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
63° | 42°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 6 to 12 mph.
65° | 43°
Wed Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 46°
Thu A slight chance of rain showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
68° | 52°
Fri A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
65° | 50°
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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