Ortega Falls

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Ortega Falls Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
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Difficulty:‌POI 3B I (v3a2 I)
Raps:max ↨55ft
Metric
Overall:15-50min ⟷0.3mi
Approach:3-10min
Descent:10-30min
Exit:3-10min
Red Tape:Closed to entry
Shuttle:None
Vehicle:Passenger
Rock type:Granite
Location:
Condition Reports:
1 Mar 2020




"This was a cold, windy and drizzling day out with Marks kids to do some rock climbing, which did not work out so well once it started drizzling, thus

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Introduction[edit]

This short waterfall and cascade below is seasonally quite wet, even serious class C during a wet winter / spring. It a good place to practice rappeling dry or wet as there are many anchor option, including some bolts used for rock climbing and slack lining. The 5.7 dihedral corner and cracks DCR is a superb rock climb too!

Approach[edit]

Park at the obvious huge gravel pulloff and follow any of the trails for a few minutes to the falls. There is a steep trail DCR that goes to the top of the falls.

Descent[edit]

To rappel the main waterfall, you will need to build an anchor with rocks or climbing gear, and you will definitely want to remove if afterwards as it will disappear!

Exit[edit]

Follow the approach trail back.

Red tape[edit]

As a result of the Airport Fire Closure this area is closed by the Forest Service from Oct 5th, 2024 to Oct 4th, 2025. See Forest order No. 02-24-29. Also closure map.

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Credits

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

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