Canyon in Madeira
Córrego da Rocha Branca
Extreme · v5a1 II
Rappels: 13 · Max waterfall: 150 m · Min rope: 60 m
A little-frequented São Vicente canyon with a 150 m main waterfall, whose condition was last confirmed in October 2018.
Current status
As of October 2018Anchors degraded or missing; treat this as an unequipped, exploratory canyon; best after rain, when it carries water. Conditions have not been confirmed since October 2018.
Season and flow
Water flow and character. After rain water runs throughout the whole canyon, and in those conditions it is an interesting canyon: it is at its best after a wet spell (as in October 2018).
Anchors and re-equipment
As of October 2018 all the anchors were degraded and some no longer existed at all. The descent had to be carried out in exploration mode, and the in-place equipment is insufficient for a subsequent descent: expect to bring and place your own anchors and rigging.
Anchors, flow and access change with every storm and every winter. Treat the current status as a snapshot and check the latest conditions before any descent.
Technical data
Official technical sheet
Detailed data, history and technical notes are maintained by Clube Aventura da Madeira on the Canyons da Madeira website.
Nearby and similar canyons
Other sections of the same stream, canyons in the same area, and canyons of a similar grade.