Barranco Aguilera
Barranco Aguilera is a short, dry canyon with five rappels, the longest being 33m. A wetsuit is recommended for the return journey, which involves crossing the Zarzalones stream. The approach takes 15 minutes, following a track parallel to the stream. The descent starts with a 16m rappel from a gate. The anchors are 8mm parabolts. The course is 220m long with an 80m vertical drop, taking about 1 hour to complete. The return walk is 1 hour and 15 minutes, or 30 minutes with a car shuttle. Access to the starting point involves navigating several tracks from Yunquera to the San Pascual La Fabrica power station. Be aware of potential private property claims, though a GR path crosses the area, ensuring right of way.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-I
- Course length
- 220 m
- Vertical drop
- 80 m
- Country
- Spain
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 60 min
- Total
- 135 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Aguilera?
Barranco Aguilera is graded v4-a1-I. The v is the vertical difficulty, the a is how demanding the water is, and the roman numeral is how committing the canyon is once you start.
Where is Barranco Aguilera?
Barranco Aguilera is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Aguilera take?
About 135 min in total, counting the approach, the canyon itself and the walk back out. Water levels and the size of your group move that either way.
Can I log that I descended Barranco Aguilera?
Yes. Open Barranco Aguilera in the app, log the descent with the date and who came along, rate it and add your photos. It then counts on your profile.
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