El Cora

El Cora Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C III (v3a3 III) Swift water Raps:‌1-3, max ↨115ft Metric Overall: 4.5h Approach: 45min Descent: 3h  ⟷0.4mi  ↑394ft Exit: 45min No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌Optional less than a km Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:volcanic
Location:	21.4179, -105.1215
Condition Reports:	23 Jan 2021 "fun to rappel in the flow of the big waterfall. decent sized audience. one of the crew got stung above the eye while trying to get out to the bolts RD
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Introduction

a non-committing canyon with a few cool waterfall rappels.

Approach

the approach shown on the map drops you in well above any good canyon. someone should find a drop in closer to the first rappel (one suggested on map, might need permission from Ejido)

Descent

creek walk down to where it narrows up, maybe 100 meters above el Cora waterfall. there are some downclimbs and maybe 3 optional jumps followed by a mandatory jump of maybe 3 m (could meat anchor with LAPAR), though you can downclimb in a slippery crack to within a meter or so of the water. R1: 35 m - from either bolts RDC or from a slung bush in waterflow. risk of bee attack RDC.

this drops you into the large beautiful pool at the base of the waterfall, which is a popular destination. you can either hike back up to the access road on a developed trail RDC or continue down for 2 bonus raps.

R2: 18 m from single bolt just RDC that will put you in the flow for the last part, downclimbable RDC (4th class, some exposure) or you can skip it LDC R3: 22 m 2 bolts just RDC of flow. a big outcrop splits the waterfall, making you choose which way to throw your rope. LDC seemed easier.

Exit

find a trail back up around the R3 LDC. climb back up around R2 on either side, retrace your steps back to el Cora waterfall trail up to the access road.

Red tape

might need El Cora ejido permission (definitely ask anyone you see if it's ok for you to go down to the creek).