Gloves and helmets should be worn and spacing out is wise, but be aware that any rock knocked loose can gain more and more speed the farther it goes down. Either way rock fall can pose a serious threat. You have 2 choices, the gully climb or the ridge climb (see pictures below). This rappel has a large chockstone at the top of the rappel and graffiti on trees at the bottom. Rappel 5 is probably the most dangerous rappel in high flow, and hence the best reference to compare waterflow. Zoomed view of the waterfalls at moderate-high flow (as seen from the drop in point) Another checkpoint is in the vicinity of the drop-in point where a couple waterfalls in the Middle section are clearly visible. Some of the waterfalls are partially visible by a signpost on the road, this makes for a good checkpoint to inspect before starting the approach. At that point, the high-water escape route is the only option to leave the canyon. The canyon doesn't really narrow up until after the first couple rappels. With significantly more flow it could be quite dangerous. From the short-cut drop-in point on the ridge at 34.09976, -116.95299 you can see the 2 smaller upper waterfalls by looking up canyon. The lower section is quite narrow and could be extremely hazardous and potentially deadly at high flow. Caution should be taken however after large rainfall. However, to catch it with good flow look to the winter and spring season. Monkeyface Creek is spring fed and therefore is likely to have at the very least a small flow year round. The Upper section is not interesting and the Middle section adds a couple waterfalls to the descent but it does not have an easy access.
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Please note that although it is possible to descend the full canyon, only the Lower section is really worth doing. The approach is steep and loose and offers another potential hazard. There are a number of rappels that have awkward starts and potentially challenging natural anchors, hence this is not a beginner canyon. The lower section of this canyon provides a sequence of waterfall rappels through a narrow granite hallway including short free-hangs with water pouring down around you, that with a good flow are some of the best in Southern California. (log in to submit reference picture) Introduction More reference pictures will produce a more reliable prediction.
In summer, the sun is hot and bright and casts a magnificent light over the valley, making this lookout a spectacular place to visit all year round.These reference pictures are used in the Waterflow analysis to predict current conditions. In winter, the air is crisp and clean, refreshing and revitalising as you survey the land. Settle down in a picnic spot under the ancient grass trees and ironbarks around the lookout, enjoying the view whilst you eat. Cameras are a must here, and binoculars are a good idea too – you’ll want to take advantage of the terrific birdwatching opportunities, with glossy black cockatoos often seen here. Monkey Face lookout offers one of the best vantage points in the park, with sweeping views east across the Martinsville Valley. Type Lookouts Where Watagans National Park in North Coast What toīring Hat, sunscreen, drinking water Please note Remember to take your binoculars if you want to bird watch. Monkey Face lookout provides excellent scenic views over the Martinsville Valley, with space for a picnic.
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