Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra
v3-a1-II700 mPizarra, Málaga, Spain

Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra

The Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra, located near Pizarra, offers a vertical descent with 4 rappels, the longest being 26 meters. The 15-minute approach involves a zig-zag descent on somewhat loose terrain to the stream bed. The first rappel (R1) is the most aesthetic, a 25m free-hanging drop with an uncomfortable start and poor rock quality, requiring caution with rope retrieval. This canyon requires two 30-meter ropes or one 50-meter rope. Anchors are parabolts. While the page does not specify wetsuit use, the aquatic grade suggests it may not be strictly necessary. The descent takes about 2 hours. A car combination can shorten the return to 20 minutes; otherwise, it's 45 minutes.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-II
Course length
700 m
Vertical drop
150 m
Where
Pizarra, Málaga
Country
Spain
Coordinates
36.7668, -4.7077
Approach
15 min
In the canyon
120 min
Walk out
20 min
Total
155 min

Photos

Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra
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Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra
Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra
Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra
Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra
Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra?

Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra is graded v3-a1-II. 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 Arroyo de Mijarra?

Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra is in Pizarra, Málaga, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco Arroyo de Mijarra take?

About 155 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 Arroyo de Mijarra?

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