Conditions:Cañon del Chiflon-20190211232741

Latest:	11 Feb 2019 (6 yrs, 2 mos ago)

Reported by:	Felixrulz (76 reports)
Quality:	Great
Waterflow:	Moderate Low
Wetsuit:	Rain jacket
Water temperature:
Difficulty:	Special challenges
Time:	4 hours

Team: 1 people

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Comments: I caught a bus from Torreón and camped below the canyon near the small town of "Plan de Alaya". I rose before sunrise and in the other side of the pylons located a trail following the towns water pipeline. In the way up you pass through a small bamboo forest I think local canyoners refer to as "Vietnam". The top of the cañón, which is really a series of waterfalls is an idyllic spot. A cow came to bid me farewell as I dropped the first pitch which was just over 30m. My 60m rope was slightly to short doubled. There are then options, either go through the narrow canyon where the water flows or climb up canyon right to rap of a tree. I chose to follow the water. There is a thread on the left, or a single bolt on the right you can use as a handline. There is a deep pool at the bottom. The construction is short. Three bolts are CR where it opens. This is a fun rap with interesting travertine formations. At the bottom I couldn't find any established anchors and ended up lopping my rope over a horn. The rock was very corse and rope retrieval was difficult. I ended up having to climb a weakness CR to the pitch, and flick the rope off from there. A bit more downclimbing followed before I found a single bolt CR to finish the canyon. It was then a walk down the stream with bamboo on both sides (but mainly left). In spots a trail can be found CR. Once you reach a small dam, exit and follow a trail/Rd back to the hwy.

All condition reports

Date	Quality	Waterflow	Wetsuit	Difficulty	Time	Team	Reported by
9 Jan 2023	Good	Moderate Low	Full wetsuit	Normal	5 hours	4 people Intermediate to Expert	Reiternick (32 reports)
Comment: All raps have 2 bolt anchors with the exception of the second rap, which is a chain around a small arch, nice quick canyon
11 Feb 2019	Great	Moderate Low	Rain jacket	Special challenges	4 hours	1 people	Felixrulz (76 reports)
Comment: I caught a bus from Torreón and camped below the canyon near the small town of "Plan de Alaya". I rose before sunrise and in the other side of the pylons located a trail following the towns water pipeline. In the way up you pass through a small bamboo forest I think local canyoners refer to as "Vietnam". The top of the cañón, which is really a series of waterfalls is an idyllic spot. A cow came to bid me farewell as I dropped the first pitch which was just over 30m. My 60m rope was slightly to short doubled. There are then options, either go through the narrow canyon where the water flows or climb up canyon right to rap of a tree. I chose to follow the water. There is a thread on the left, or a single bolt on the right you can use as a handline. There is a deep pool at the bottom. The construction is short. Three bolts are CR where it opens. This is a fun rap with interesting travertine formations. At the bottom I couldn't find any established anchors and ended up lopping my rope over a horn. The rock was very corse and rope retrieval was difficult. I ended up having to climb a weakness CR to the pitch, and flick the rope off from there. A bit more downclimbing followed before I found a single bolt CR to finish the canyon. It was then a walk down the stream with bamboo on both sides (but mainly left). In spots a trail can be found CR. Once you reach a small dam, exit and follow a trail/Rd back to the hwy.