Mascun (Upper)

Mascun (Upper) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Cañón del Mascùn; Barranco de Mascún; Barranco Mascun superior; Barranco de Mascún Superior; Mascùn supérieur; Barranco del Mascun; Mascun superieur; Barranco de Mascun.

Rating:	Log in to rateLog in to rateLog in to rateLog in to rateLog in to rate 4.5 (146 ratings)
‌	Difficulty:‌4C1 III (v4a4 III) Swift water Raps:‌11, max ↨115ft Metric Overall: 3-9.5h Approach: 2.5-3.5h Descent: 3.5-4h  ⟷3mi  ↑755ft Exit: 45min-2h Yes Red Tape:‌Permit required Shuttle:‌None Rock type:Limestone
Location:	42.3221, -0.0621
Condition Reports:	29 Apr 2025 "Great canyon! The hike in and out is very demanding; folks not conditioned to be an able to hike with technical gear and supplies for -15 miles round
Weather:
Best season:	Apr-Oct winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	Europe Spain  Aragon Huesca

http://descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-description/2800,http://canyon.carto.net/cwiki/bin/view/Canyons/MascunSuperiorCanyon,http://cicarudeclan.com/ita/a5_mascun.htm,http://altisud.com/canyoning/espagne/le-haut-aragon/mascun-superieur-canyoning__i_4mxvn8md3hpv__al_descente-canyon-fiche.html,http://guara.info/guara-base-de-datos/descenso-de-barrancos/sierra-de-guara/cuenca-del-mascun/barranco-mascun-superior,http://barrancos.org/mascun.htm,http://descensodebarrancos.com/barrancos/mascun/mascun.html,http://canisciolti.biz/2012/canyon/shede/barranco%20del%20mascun.html,http://icopro.org/canyon/view/id/71,http://icopro.org/canyon/view/id/70,http://climbing7.wordpress.com/2015/07/09/barranco-del-mascun-sierra-de-guara-aragon-espagne-,http://www.docuwiki.infobarrancos.es/doku.php?id=barrancos:huesca:mascun_superior

https://www.canyontales.com/tale/?i=agonyecstasy,http://365diasdeunaguia.wordpress.com?id=Mascún%20superior,http://echangecanyoning.blogspot.fr/2013/07/mascun.html,http://WWW.barranquistas.es/2009/03/y-mascun-superior.html,http://nko-extreme.com/2008/mascun-en-crecida,http://nko-extreme.com/2007/mascun,http://WWW.barranquistas.es/2009/03/y-barranco-de-mascun.html,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=9564045,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=10149393,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13159891,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=190863,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=6829633,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5047938,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7035173,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7895842,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=11111554,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=9855599,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7159476,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=2867975,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7021963,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=6626512,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1124356,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=445512,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13797731,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1137951,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=427526,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4782844

http://descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-description/2800,http://canyon.carto.net/cwiki/bin/view/Canyons/MascunSuperiorCanyon,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=9564045,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=10149393,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13159891,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=190863,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=6829633,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=5047938,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7035173,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7895842,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=11111554,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=9855599,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7159476,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=2867975,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7021963,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=6626512,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1124356,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=445512,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13797731,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=1137951,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=427526,http://wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=4782844

42.3221, -0.0621https://ropewiki.com/images/8/86/Mascun_%28Upper%29.kmlestopo

GPS data automatically extracted from descente-canyon.com, please visit their site for more detailed information.

Automatic GPS data extraction NOT allowed, please visit descente-canyon.com to download GPX.

Download: KML / GPX | Open in CalTopo | Printable Map

Extract KML / GPX | Open in CalTopo | Printable Map

Extract KML / GPX | Open in CalTopo | Printable Map

Upload new version

Introduction

This canyon comes highly recommended as one of the best/most beautiful in the Sierra de Guara.

Beta sites

• Descente-Canyon.com : Mascùn
• Canyon.Carto.net : Barranco Mascun superior
• CicaRudeClan.com : Barranco del Mascun
• Altisud.com : Mascùn supérieur
• Guara.info : Barranco Mascún superior
• Barrancos.org : Mascún Superior
• DescensoDeBarrancos.com : Barranco Mascún
• Canisciolti.biz : BARRANCO DE MASCUN
• Icopro.org : Mascun
• Icopro.org : Mascun
• Climbing7 : Barranco del Mascun
• Wiki-Infobarrancos : Barranco del Mascun

Trip reports and media

• Mike Dallin on Canyon Tales : Mascun
• 365DiasDeUnaGuia : Mascún superior
• Pictures from 2013
• Barranquistas.es : ...Y MASCÚN SUPERIOR
• NKO-Extreme.com : Mascún en crecida
• NKO-Extreme.com : Mascún
• Barranquistas.es : ...Y BARRANCO DE MASCÚN
• Wikiloc.com : Mascún Superior; Rodellar (Guara). Aproximación; descenso y retorno
• Wikiloc.com : Descenso del Mascun \/Sierra de Guara
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascun Superior-Sierra de Guara
• Wikiloc.com : GUARA Mascun Sup approche aproximacion
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco de Mascún
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascún Superior by RocJumper
• Wikiloc.com : Guara: Barranco del Mascún Superior
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascun aproximacion Guara
• Wikiloc.com : MASCUN SUPERIOR. (APROXIMACION).
• Wikiloc.com : Mascun 2-5-2015
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascún Superior
• Wikiloc.com : Descenso barranco Mascún
• Wikiloc.com : MASCÚN SUPERIOR\/INFERIOR
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascún integral
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascún. Guara
• Wikiloc.com : Aproximació barranc Mascun
• Wikiloc.com : Barranco Mascun integral
• Wikiloc.com : Mascun 28-8-2010
• Wikiloc.com : barranco mascun
• Wikiloc.com : Cañón de Mascun

Credits

Mascun (Upper)

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

In all habitats live animals and plants that deserve respect, please minimize impact on the environment and observe the local ethics. Canyoneering, Canyoning, Caving and other activities described in this site are inherently dangerous. Reliance on the information contained on this site is solely at your own risk. There is no warranty as to accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the information provided on this site. The site administrators and all the contributing authors expressly disclaim any and all liability for any loss or injury caused, in whole or in part, by its actions, omissions, or negligence in procuring, compiling or providing information through this site, including without limitation, liability with respect to any use of the information contained herein. If you notice any omission or mistakes, please contribute your knowledge (more information).