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| Devils Canyon 5 Pools Loop, AZ | |
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Devils Canyon 5 Pools Loop, AZ
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| Hiking | 8.59 Miles |
1,750 AEG |
| | Hiking | 8.59 Miles | 6 Hrs 24 Mns | | 1.63 mph |
| 1,750 ft AEG | 1 Hour 8 Mns Break | 12 LBS Pack | | |
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| partners | | I suggested four different hikes to Linda, and she ranked her preferences. We chose her top pick and invited Wally and Kelly to join us. This was a hike that Joe and I did 11 years ago, so my memory of some details was a bit fuzzy.
We put the Subi through its biggest test yet on FR315, actually engaging the X-Mode. It performed like a champ. However, we stopped short of the 4x4 parking area, as the terrain required more clearance and tougher tires than what we had.
The hike begins with a 0.6-mile road walk before dropping into Hackberry Creek. This section included a fun little scramble with only one tricky spot—a 30-foot dry fall that took some head-scratching to navigate. The others decided to send down a Test_Eagle to scout the route.
Miles 2, 3, and 4 produced blazing splits of just over 1 mph. Once we reached Devil's Canyon, the brush and catclaw became our main obstacles. At times, there was a fairly evident use trail—until there wasn’t. For the most part, we stayed on the right side of the creek, occasionally climbing higher to bypass downed trees or dry falls.
We eventually arrived at the Five Pools area, skirting around the first pool to get a view of the second. There was a recent rope and anchor setup to downclimb, but we opted to take some photos and retreat, continuing on with our loop. This marked the start of the elevation gain.
The "trail" became more distinct the farther we went. After pausing at the WallyE, we managed to corral him long enough to take a break and enjoy some lunch. From there, it was a walk along less-than-smooth, often extremely rocky forest roads back to the starting point.
This is not an easy hike, but the combination of route, geology, scenery, and challenge makes the slow progress absolutely worthwhile.
Good times! |
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There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Dave Barry  |
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