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1,297 AEG |
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| partners | | | Aravaipa Canyon has been on my list for some time now, so when Andy was able to secure some permits and invited me, I jumped at the chance. We arrived at the West TH entrance a little before 9 with a couple of vehicles already there. We headed down into the canyon with no specific objective in mind but to enjoy the scenery. The creek must have flashed pretty good back in October when the heavy rains came, as evidenced by the debris on the outer banks. We hiked in the creek a good amount of the way down to Javelina Canyon, making a stop at Hells Half Acre Canyon. On the way back, Jackson and I stayed on the 'trail', making great time back, and hung out at the TH, waiting for Andy and Bob. Came across a solo backpacker looking for a campsite, then a couple of people at the TH who were coming up from the creek. Besides birds, the only wildlife we saw was a solo javelina near the TH. We were 1-2 weeks early for peak color, but some of the Sycamores and Cottonwoods gave us a nice show. The canyon was definitely worth the wait, and I can not wait to go back. Thanks, Andy, for the invite! |
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