South Fork of Maidenwater | Trachyte

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

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Sun Blowing dust before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 17 to 24 mph.
87° | 67°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 7 to 22 mph.
88° | 61°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 63°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 88.
88° | 60°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 58°
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.
Sun Blowing dust before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 17 to 24 mph.
87° | 67°
Mon Sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 7 to 22 mph.
88° | 61°
Tue Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 63°
Wed Sunny, with a high near 88.
88° | 60°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 86.
86° | 58°
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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