DESTINATION Cottonwood Creek - Grand Canyon 1 Photoset
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| Canyoneering | 15.00 Miles |
5,500 AEG |
| | Canyoneering | 15.00 Miles | 11 Hrs | | 1.36 mph |
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| | Canyon Hiking - Non-technical; no rope; easy scrambling; occasional hand use | | A - Dry or little water; shallow or avoidable water; no wet/dry suit | | II - Normally requires a half day |
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| no partners | | Still a usable trickle at the Tonto crossing, probably won't last long. Not much water in the canyon below the Tonto, although earlier in the season and/or after a wetter winter it would likely be flowing more.
The second bypass in particular is long and gnarly, climbing way up above the canyon floor while crossing multiple ridges and loose slopes. The third bypass down to the river is also steep and loose. Fortunately I brought my packraft along and floated down about a half mile to exit on the Old Grandview trail instead of having to return up Cottonwood and reverse the bypasses.
Overall a similar canyon to nearby Hance and Grapevine, but a bit harder to negotiate and somewhat less scenic. |
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