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Big Kahuna Canyon, 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 Round Trip 6 miles
Trailhead Elevation 4,240 feet
Accumulated Gain 2,000 feet
Kokopelli Seeds 16
 Interest Off-Trail Hiking, Seasonal Waterfall & Seasonal Creek
unreported if dogs are allowed
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65  2011-12-11 Vaporman
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38  2011-01-29 Vaporman
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author avatar Guides 16,881
Routes 17,288
Photos 24
Trips 1 map ( 6 miles )
Age 26 Male Gender
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Preferred Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Sun  6:50am - 6:25pm
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Overview
Technical canyon up & along the Barnhardt Trail with up to six waterfall rappels up to 120ft starting up above the Big Kahuna Falls...


1998-03-17 Joe Bartels named the large waterfalls in the tributaries along Barnhardt Canyon that split off of 7403 as Big Kahuna and Hawaiian Mist on St Patty's day 1998.

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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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    FR / Dirt Road / Gravel - Car Okay

    To canyon trip
    Drive to Barnhardt TH off of AZ87
    page created by Vaporman on Jan 29 2011 11:03 pm
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