Blarney Canyon | North Wash

Canyoneering Blarney Canyon - North Wash Canyoneering Blarney Canyon

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Wed Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 18 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
68° | 48°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
68° | 39°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 42°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 43°
Sun A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 45°
RATING: 3A
SEASON: Any, although summers can be hot.
RAPPELS: Left Fork 3 to 15 m ( 50 ft. ) / Right Fork 2 to 15 m ( 50 ft. )
WATER: Generally little or none unless right after rains. Possibly wading, but likely no swimming.
FLASHFLOOD: Moderate, but you can see the whole drainage and skies on the approach.
Wed Sunny. High near 68, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 18 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
68° | 48°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 68. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
68° | 39°
Fri Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 42°
Sat Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
69° | 43°
Sun A chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
66° | 45°
First Rappel in Blarney
First Rappel in Blarney

Blarney, and the left fork of Blarney, in particular, is one of the best slots in North Wash. Its short approach, beautiful slot sections, and straight forward anchors make this a great choice for beginners and experienced canyoneers alike. I would recommend this as a good introduction to the area, and a place to start before jumping into the slightly harder and longer Right Fork of Leprechaun Canyon.

The canyon is usually dry or can hold only a few small pools right after recent rains. The lack of water makes it a good choice in cooler seasons when you want to stay dry.

Kent Rapping in Blarney
Kent Rapping in Blarney
The first rappel
The first rappel

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