Blarney Canyon - North Wash

Overview

Sun

89° | 62°

Mon

83° | 60°

Tue

86° | 58°

Wed

86° | 61°

Thu

88° | 61°

( Rated 3.7 / 144 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.

Sun

89° | 62°

Mon

83° | 60°

Tue

86° | 58°

Wed

86° | 61°

Thu

88° | 61°

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.