South Fork of Maidenwater | Trachyte

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Mon Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
69° | 60°
Tue Rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
66° | 55°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 74.
74° | 55°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 57°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 58°
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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 Rain showers likely before noon, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. South southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
69° | 60°
Tue Rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
66° | 55°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 74.
74° | 55°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 76.
76° | 57°
Fri Sunny, with a high near 77.
77° | 58°
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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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