El Rio

Last Update: 17.12.2025 by Jeroen Kirchner
Country: España / Spain
Region: Canarias / Canary Islands
Subregion: Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Town: El Rio
v5 a2 IV
6h30
1h
5h
30min
1430m
610m
820m
x
50m
2x60, 1x40
7000m
Car optional
Rating:
★★★★★
3 (1)
Info:
★★★
1 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2 (1)
Summary:
Deep, wild, long continuation of the Rio superiore, at first quite alpine (max. 45-50m) with ever more vegetation, but also sections with compact rock, pools, and with a lot of luck (happens every few years) running water to the end near the el Rio dam.
November - February
Summary:
Deep, wild, long continuation of the Rio superiore, at first quite alpine (max. 45-50m) with ever more vegetation, but also sections with compact rock, pools, and with a lot of luck (happens every few years) running water to the end near the el Rio dam.

Access:

Approach (1 h):

Tour (5 h):

Return (30 min):

Coordinates:

Canyon End
28.157251°, -16.538058° ↓↑
DMS: 28° 9" 26.1', -17° 27" 42.99'
DM: 28° 9.435", -17° 27.717"
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Parking at Exit
28.156607°, -16.533141° ↓↑
DMS: 28° 9" 23.78', -17° 28" 0.69'
DM: 28° 9.396", -17° 28.012"
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Parking at Entry
28.180963°, -16.550321° ↓↑
DMS: 28° 10" 51.47', -17° 26" 58.84'
DM: 28° 10.858", -17° 26.981"
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Parking lot Alternative access
28.192583°, -16.568046° ↓↑
DMS: 28° 11" 33.3', -17° 25" 55.03'
DM: 28° 11.555", -17° 25.917"
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