Dragons Lair
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| | Raps:5-6, max ↨300ft
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-14.1711, -47.3322
-14.1721, -47.3262
-14.1678, -47.3244
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Introduction[edit]
It's hard to tell what the best part of this route is: the 300ft waterfall with guided rappel, the Dragon's lair grotto and hot springs, or the channel swim through narrows. Certainly a 5-star canyon when you add it all up.
Approach[edit]
From the beginning parking, follow a faint use-trail down the bush almost directly, staying on the right side of a property line fence. Near the bottom, jog right once to find a walk in.
Descent[edit]
Starts with 2 or 3 short rappels under 100 feet. Then you reach the 300’ waterfall ending with a 170’ guided rappel with double bolts for bottom anchor. Wade across the shallow pool to the Dragons Lair hot springs and scramble up to 50 feet to the lair for a sublime view out of the belly of the dragon. 300m swim through narrows, 10 minute river walk, 100m swim, 10 minute river walk, 50m swim, 15 minutes on trail. On river right you come to a ranch.
Exit[edit]
At the ranch there is cold potable water, shade, benches, banter. You can and should hire a porter to take bags up on ranch UTV for $Rial5 each which is well worth it. The hike out from the ranch to the shuttle parking is a very steep 700’ gain in 1/2 mile.
Red tape[edit]
You need to cross private property at the exit from the river and go up a private road to the shuttle parking. Best to make arrangements with the ranch owner first, although he is familiar with canyoneers so as long as you have the fee on hand it may be okay without reservations.
