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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1 mile |
Trailhead Elevation |
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2,394 feet |
Elevation Gain |
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400 feet |
Kokopelli Seeds |
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2.33 |
Interest Off-Trail Hiking, Seasonal Waterfall & Seasonal Creek | |
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2017-01-20 |
Garfias-Hell-Gov Peak Loop |
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| Garfias-Hell-Gov Peak Loop
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11.97 mi 2,262 ft |
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Overview: Accessed via route to Governors Peak where the trail (this trail is referred to as the Hermit Trail in the Governors Peak description) crossed the bed of Four Tanks Canyon. Continue off-trail up canyon bottom amongst large boulders. Pools in canyon bottom should hold water all winter. .2 miles upstream from the trail crossing, is a 15-20 foot seasonal waterfall, which is the highlight of the canyon. To continue upstream, the waterfall can be easily bypassed to the south in order to access canyon above the waterfall where it terminates just below Governors Peak.
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