Robinsons Creek
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| | Raps:7 mandatory, max ↨90ft
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| Condition Reports: | 17 Feb 2024
"What a fantastic canyon!!! 3 of us took our time to really enjoy the entire canyon. If you are in the area this should be a “must do” based on how |
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| Best season: | Nov-Mar
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Introduction
A 20 foot jump and several smaller ones, a circulating pool, an amazing cavern with high walls, and a 10 foot technical slide at the end. Bring goggles to check pool depth before jumping. This is a guided canyon so expect to find bolts that you may or may not use.
Approach
From the parking area, walk into the creek and see the well tracked trail on canyon left. Follow the trail for 10-15 minutes.
Descent
The canyon changes (and continues to change) so rappels may not match the kiwi canyons guide book
R1: 20'
R2: 18' or jump into roundy roundy pool
R3: 10' or jump into very small landing (not recommended)
R4: 20'
R5: 15'
R6: 18'
R7: 90'
R8: 15'
Exit
2 minutes.
Red tape
Beta sites
KiwiCanyons.org : Robinsons Creek
Descente-Canyon.com : Robinson Creek
CanyonChronicles.com : Robinson Creek
Trip reports and media
2/10/2016: Team of 3 experienced swiftwater canyoners, 1:30 total time, 15 minute approach and 1:15 descent. Water level low-moderate.