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The river gorge is the northern most climbing area in Serra da Leba. The walls mostly face north west meaning that it is best to climb here in the morning. Temperatures can get very hot here compared to the other climbing areas (the plateau and the gorge), though is perfect for a swim before or after a climb to cool off. Due to the access to water, this climbing area is recommended for summer when it gets very hot. The two crags are Mini Waterfall and the Riverbank crag. The GPS tracks to the crags can be found under the crag.

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Th Mini Waterfall is a small rock face next to the waterfall by the main rock pool. The waterfall will be seen on the right once descended into the gorge. Currently there is only one route but has potential for a few more routes. This is a great place for swimming below the waterfall. There are anchors for a waterline to be set up. The one anchor can be found at the start of the route, Chasing Waterfalls, on Mini Waterfall wall. The other anchor is directly across in front the waterfall on a rock face above the rock shelf.

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The Riverbank is a further walk down the gorge along the river. There are a few little waterfalls until there is a large waterfall drop off. Riverbank is situated by this large waterfall drop off where one would have to cross the river on top a small waterfall, just before the large waterfall drop off, where it is shallow. There is a small area about waste deep for a swim. This crag faces north west and can get very hot. The base of the routes generally has shade but the climbing route is exposed to the sun.

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Mini Waterfall

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Boulder
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Big wall
Alpine
Ice
Consists of one route that climbs next to the waterfall and above the water. It requires an abseil to the start of the route.
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1673
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Riverbank

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Boulder
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Big wall
Alpine
Ice
Pillars of conglomerate sandstone by the large waterfall
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1680
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No Shade
Sport
Single Pitch
70m
Crack Climb
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AM Shade
Morning ; Afternoon ; All Day or NO Shade
10B | Ch
Equipped with x number of Bolts & Chains (lower off rings)
Alpine
Area's or routes located in mountainous regions and requiring multiple mountain skills (navigation ; extreme weather ; self sufficiency ; remote )
Ice
Area or Route requires Ice Climbing and associated Winter skills
Sport
Area or Route is fully equipped as a sport climb. Separate distinction for # of PITCHES
Sport & Trad
Area or Route is a mixture of SPORT & Trad climbing styles
Trad
Area or Route requires Traditional equipment and experties
2 Pitches
Indicates the typical # of pitches of the area or route
Special
Indicates that a specialised Rack or Traditional equipment is typically required and will be mentioned in the Route Description BETA
Standard
Indicates that typically a Standard Traditional Rack will suffice. Typically in ZA that is a 8-10 Cams + 10-15 wires/nuts.
50m
Indicates the minimum length rope needed to typically climb safely.
Double
Typically climbed using half ropes
Corner
Climbs or mostly climbs a corner system. This often requires stemming as a technique.
Crack Climb
Follows a crack-system predominantly and may require good jamming technique.
Overhang
Indicates the overall style. Face climbing is steeper than slab usually on small holds and edges, often feeling delicate / insecure.
Overhang
Overhanging, usually involving roofs.
Powerful
Powerful style is often in conjunction with another style but feeling more powerful than is common for the style.
Slab
Usually not quite vertical and requiring smearing and friction techniques.
Steep
Consistently steeper than Vertical but not overhanging / roof-y
Technical
Additional to general styles, requiring careful sequence and thoughtful climbing.
Vert
General vertical climbing with no other defining style.
A bold lead
A bold lead with potentially serious consequences (including a ground fall) to falling off.
Crime
Beware of high incidence of crime
Exposed Sections
Beware of exposed sections
Flooding
Be ware of localised flooding and swollen rivers & river crossings
Highball
Warning - Highball boulder
Lightning
Beware thunderstorms and lightning
Scramble Sections
Sections involve scrambling and may require a rope
Different Start & End Point
The starting and ending points for this adventure are at different locations and may require seperate transport.
Water Shortage
Water can be scarce, be sure to carry sufficient.