Off shoot canyon of Second Water Canyon

[hikeaz]

Merry Christmas to the whole HAZ community!

I am wondering what to expect in that unnamed (on my maps) canyon that starts from the SE end of Black Mesa, between it and Yellow Mountain heading north down to Boulder Canyon. Thanks in advance.

[wallyfrack]

There is some growth but I found it easy to get by. You May find in this order hiking north:

a grinding hole.
http://hikearizona.com/photo=440940

Some petroglyphs (south side).
http://hikearizona.com/photo=440938

another petroglyph (north side).
http://hikearizona.com/photo=446173

a cave to the north.
http://hikearizona.com/photo=446176

a memorial stick to the south near Yellow Peak.
http://hikearizona.com/photo=443656

[te_wa]

i've hiked it, with (iirc) crocodile_ryan. easy enough going, just boulder hopping.

first photo of set is looking into the canyon, from boulder side http://hikearizona.com/photoset=7306

lol, Wally.. that was the trip where you and Alex showed up with Arby's and the worst beer in the world, Taurino. ha!

[RowdyandMe]

Taurino now thats just nasty

[AZLumberjack]

Here's a link to my trip a year ago. It's a seldom visited area so not really any trails to follow. Lots of Prickly Pear patches and tall grass hiding the sharp rocks. Most of the wash is very thick and full of catclaw so stick to the areas above the wash. Exit downstream from the old camp site can be difficult if there's much water flowing. Best/preferred entry is from Black Mesa trail as it's all down hill to Second Water Trail.
http://hikearizona.com/photoset=28506

[hikeaz]

Thanks all! I appreciate the beta. I will post if there are any updates.

Happy New Year!

[joebartels]

[hikeaz]

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YAY! I learned something today! (Like I cannot see something staring me right in the face) Thanks Joe!