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Rio Torbido

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The very short but beautiful narrow of Rio Torbido offers a simple descent in the beautiful environment of Titerno valley. In addition, Rio Torbido has water even when the other canyons in the area no longer have it.

Name	Rio Torbido
Area	Campania, Monti del Matese
Nearest village	Pietraroja
Elevation loss	100 m
Length	900 m
Highest cascade	12 m
Rock	Limestone
Rating	2
Shuttle	Not needed
Explored by	Michele Angileri; july 1 2017

I remember ...

I knew it would be simple, but a little longer narrow or a couple more waterfalls would certainly have pleased me.
On the other hand, however, there was water: in July of the less rainy year of the last 2 centuries, there was water, while everywhere around was dry.