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Trap Canyon, AZ

	2023-11-29
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Trap Canyon

Phoenix, AZ

Trap Canyon

Phoenix, AZ

Canyoneering	18.96 Miles	3,838 AEG

Canyoneering	18.96 Miles	8 Hrs 23 Mns	2.46 mph
	3,838 ft AEG	41 Mns Break

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Bluff Springs Trail #235

Dutchman Trail #104

Red Tanks Trail #107

Trap Canyon - West Entrance Loop

Herman Mountain

Herman's Cave

Whiskey Spring Trail #238

Whiskey West - Red Tanks Loop

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Trap Canyon is definitely aptly named, especially considering the upper labyrinth of boulders, chutes, gaps, pockets, sand, shelves, turns and tunnels! It would likely be much tougher if it had flowing water, but to consider this a canyoneering route is somewhat silly. I'm delighted I did the complete canyon (unlike many of the other previous trips).

I despise the uninspiring Hoolie Bacon Trail so much that I decided spur of the moment to instead hike over the top of Herman Mountain. It was a great decision that turned out better than expected. Not too shabby of a view in all directions. There were three parties vaguely signed in at the summit. The first was illegible (maybe Feb.'21?). The second was Jordyn & Lee and the third was your DPS DADDY! AKA Trail Ghost or just Greg.

Clear bottles as summit registers don't work well as the writing fades quickly. I also detoured to Herman's Cave for a quick lunch, which was very peaceful. The Whiskey Spring Trail isn't a favorite of mine, but it gets the job done. Also, some stupid jackholes have left a bunch of trash in the firepit near the spring Cottonwoods. Might have to haul that out next time I'm hiking through.