Day 26 – Rio Borosa – a mighty canyon (part 1)

I was away early this morning, just 7 km down the road to the parking for what is, I read, the Sierra’s best known walk, but on a weekday at the start of October, there were just a few other people around.

This 25 km out and back hike along the fast-flowing river gets better the further you climb. Initially it’s a 4WD forest track, but after a few kilometres follows a spectacular wooden walkway suspended above the river. The dog loved 95% of this day, sticks and swimming galore, but was not a fan of the boarded section..

After reaching the hydroelectric power station the gorge again opens up to a huge natural amphitheatre of soaring limestone crags, dwarfing even Swindale..

The path now becomes steep with loose rock, then following a mill-race tunnelled out of the mountain for more than 350 metres. Though there is a rail, a torch is necessary for much of it, even if only to prevent knocks to the head.

There are many towering waterfalls combining as the source of the river. The plunge pools being Roja’s idea of heaven.

To be continued, as only 10 photos per post..