Sikia
verified
ACA 3B II
Moderate flood risk
Kato Rodakino, Rethymno
The drier, shorter half of the Rodakino pair, a 1200 m limestone gorge with a 49 ft maximum rappel and a walk off measured in minutes.
Published as Rodakino A and also spelled Sykia. Pairs naturally with the Rodakino page, which covers Rodakino B a short distance north. Most recent ropewiki condition report dates to 26 Feb 2015. Red tape field is blank. Note the slug collision risk with Sikia drainages elsewhere in the Mediterranean.
Logistics
| Distance | 0.7 |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 328 ft vertical relief |
| Time | 2-3 hr total, 25 to 30 min approach, 1.5-2 hr descent, 5 min exit |
| Technical | ACA grade 3B II (v3a2 III). Maximum rappel 49 ft. Limestone, 1200 m long and 100 m deep, no shuttle. No swift water flag, which is what separates it from its neighbour Rodakino. |
| Flood risk | Moderate. The a2 rating means water is present but not the main hazard in normal conditions. This is a Mediterranean limestone drainage, so a storm still changes the picture fast. |
| Coordinates | 35.2031, 24.3179 |