Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo
The Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo is a seasonal canyon, potentially impassable during snowmelt and dry in summer. The 30-minute approach from the Angulo area involves crossing a hunting estate, following a track, and then a path along a fence to the riverbed. The descent features nine rappels, with the longest being 50m. The first rappel is short, leading to a more vertical anchor point to prevent rope friction. Anchors are excellent, primarily chemical bolts, with some older parabolt installations. A handline is available for high water conditions. The return walk is 20 minutes. A 2x60m rope is recommended. Wetsuit use depends on water levels.
The facts
- Grade
- v5-a1-II
- Course length
- 130 m
- Vertical drop
- 95 m
- Where
- Ahedo de Angulo, Burgos
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.0373, -3.1709
- Approach
- 30 min
- In the canyon
- 180 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 230 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo?
Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo is graded v5-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 Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo?
Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo is in Ahedo de Angulo, Burgos, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo take?
About 230 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 Cascada de San Miguel El Viejo?
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