Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
v3-a1-II100 mConfrides, Alicante, Spain

Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular

The approach to Canal Mika and Rincón del Olvido takes 40 minutes from Confrides, involving a steep climb on a track that becomes a GR trail. The route starts with a short, easy crest with 4 parabolts for protection. The descent of Canal Mika includes five rappels: R1 (4m) to a narrow ledge, R2 (15m) vertical, R3 (20m) on a loose ramp, R4 (25m) on a ramp, and R5 (10m), which can be downclimbed. Caution is advised due to loose rock, especially from R2 onwards. Anchors are in good condition, using parabolts and chemical bolts. No wetsuit is required. The return walk is 25 minutes. This canyon can be combined with Barranco del Rincón del Olvido, which follows directly after Canal Mika. Requires two 30m ropes.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-II
Course length
100 m
Vertical drop
80 m
Where
Confrides, Alicante
Country
Spain
Coordinates
38.6833, -0.2684
Approach
40 min
In the canyon
90 min
Walk out
25 min
Total
155 min

Photos

Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular
Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular?

Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular 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 Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular?

Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular is in Confrides, Alicante, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular 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 Canal Mika + Barranco del Rincón del Olvido o Teular?

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