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El Recortado - Route #1, AZ

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Canyons are inherently risky. Flash floods occur without notice on sunny days. Technical skills & surrounding topography knowledge required yet does not eliminate risk.
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Distance One Way 1 mile
Trailhead Elevation 1,676 feet
Elevation Gain 380 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 2.27
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking, Seasonal Waterfall, Seasonal Creek & Peak
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3  2009-02-21 ssk44
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author avatar Guides 16,843
Routes 17,472
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Trips 1 map ( 6 miles )
Age 28 Male Gender
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Overview: El Recortado is a wild and seldom visited area in the hills above Canyon Lake. Route #1 is an unnamed canyon ending at a rugged 100-foot seasonal waterfall (+/-). Warning: This hike involves heavy cat-claw along the canyon bottom.




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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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From Mesa take Highway 88 (Apache Trail) to Canyon Lake. Purchase a Tonto Pass before heading out to the lake. With kayaks, put in at either the picnic area or the main boat ramp. Paddle approximately 2.2 miles up-lake to the designated trailhead (TH Lat. 33 degrees/33'/41.83"/N & Long. 111 degrees/25'/28.44"/W). There is no shore access at this trailhead. Boats must be tied off and left to float.
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