Dane Canyon Loop Photoset • 00blackout • 2025-05-31 • HikeArizona.COM

Dane Canyon Loop, AZ

	2025-05-31
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Dane Canyon Loop

Payson, AZ

Dane Canyon Loop

Payson, AZ

Hiking	7.67 Miles	1,105 AEG

Hiking	7.67 Miles	4 Hrs 4 Mns	1.89 mph
	1,105 ft AEG

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With the rain expected on Sunday, S and I decided to hike on Saturday, venturing to an area I hadn't hiked in for a couple of years. Got started off 321A and headed down for a couple of pics of Dane Spring and Cabin, before dropping down into Dane Canyon. This initial section had a ton of smaller Alder trees, so while not difficult to get through, it just added another layer to navigating the benches. There was a lot more water in the canyon than I expected, with several large pools, including one having a good amount of fish. The water briefly retreated underground near McClintock Draw before reappearing shortly after. Made the short, steep climb out of Dane onto the hot road walk before jumping on Barbershop and finishing up on U Bar. Caught a quick glimpse of a bear on the way in and several elk, with one running across the road right in front of us on the drive out, which caused S to drive grandma speed the rest of the way.

Came across one hiker on Barbershop and a group of three right before U Bar, and that was it. Tons of cars and people on the Coconino side on the drive out, which is one of the reasons I stopped hiking up on the rim, but with the warmer weather in the lower bowl, it was a pleasant day.

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[ checklist ] Dane Canyon Dane Spring

Wildflowers Observation Substantial

	Coyote Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute
	Good size pool

	Dane Spring	Gallon + per minute	Gallon + per minute

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