Blarney Canyon - North Wash

Overview

Wed

61° | 43°

Thu

62° | 43°

Fri

60° | 46°

Sat

58° | 47°

Sun

52° | 48°

( Rated 3.8 / 147 Ratings )

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RATING: 3A

LENGTH: 2-3 hours each fork. (Left Fork 2.1 miles, Right Fork 2.5 miles)

SEASON: Any, although summers can be hot.

GEAR: Standard Technical Gear

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

61° | 43°

Thu

62° | 43°

Fri

60° | 46°

Sat

58° | 47°

Sun

52° | 48°

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.