Highest drop 40m
2.5 hrs
Public access
Imp Grotto is a very short, but spectacular canyon, with a little bit of everything. The access is quick and easy, providing excellent rewards for minimal effort.
Formed over a fault line, the stream has created a deep and narrow canyon, with some of the most fascinating sculpted bedrock in the area. This makes it committing and very dangerous in higher flows. Avoid this little gem if any rain is forecast.
Did Imp in full today. Nothing seems to have changed since last season (see previous comments re changes from guide book). Last JS still goes 🙂
Everything up until the 40m rap all good, used midway exit as it was very high water and we just wanted to have a quick peak in there. Most likely the last bit is still good but I will post again if I go through again this season to confirm this. The landslide that was reported did not go into the canyon itself but slipped into the pool under the bridge. I tried checking the pool but the water was very high (strong current) and no visibility from the bubbles. But I did spot some new logs and rocks in what I did see so maybe don’t jump or slide until its been thoroughly checked.
As noted by Pete, that big log is still in the first pool so check your jump!
Went down, replaced the slings on R1, everything else in good condition.
Amazing Canyon, we ran a party of 5 through it.
All anchors still in place.
not sure if someone has already updated the condition of imp since the flood, so just thought I’d make sure. The log in the entry jump pool has moved sightly, the jump still goes but you gotta jump out pretty far. The fixed handline to access the bolts on R2 is no longer usable. And R4 bolts are completely smashed and will need replacing. The top bolt is in better shape than the lower bolt and can still be used but only out of necessity. I placed a maillon on the top bolt so it can be used, in case someone was caught out needing to use it. Other than that, the canyon is still as amazing as it ever was and has had a good old fashioned water blast so everything’s super grippy. Cheers
23 Dec 14. All anchors in good condition, nice flow!
25mins up, 2hrs down, but we spent a little time checking a few things out…