DESTINATION El Recortado - Route #2 1 Photoset
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| Canyoneering | 4.00 Miles |
1,100 AEG |
| | Canyoneering | 4.00 Miles | 4 Hrs | | 1.00 mph |
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| | Canyon Hiking - Non-technical; no rope; easy scrambling; occasional hand use | | A - Dry or little water; shallow or avoidable water; no wet/dry suit | | I - Short 1-2 hours |
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| no partners | | El Recortado - Route #2 (03/06/2010)
Simply gorgeous hike into a hidden basin that must be seen in person to appreciate. A gatekeeper waterfall situated about 150 feet above the shore of Canyon Lake protects the initial canyon. On my last trip, I spotted a sneaky manageable bypass from the west. Very few people know what is tucked in the hills beyond that waterfall. It's like the lost world up there. The inner basin is oozing with character. Big gnarly cliffs surround the basin with elevated shelves on both sides of the canyon bottom. You can hike along the elevated shelves or follow the creek. Every thirty yards literally reveals something cool to explore. The closing finally is a killer overlook situated high above Canyon Lake with epic views of the surrounding area. I absolutely fell in love with this hike! There is so much more to explore.
Eric (ssk44)  |
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