South Fork of Maidenwater | Trachyte

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

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Mon A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
78° | 61°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 3 to 15 mph.
81° | 57°
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 61°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 61°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 64°
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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 A slight chance of rain showers before 9am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
78° | 61°
Tue Sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 3 to 15 mph.
81° | 57°
Wed A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 82.
82° | 61°
Thu Sunny, with a high near 85.
85° | 61°
Fri A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
87° | 64°
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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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