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| Hiking | 10.00 Miles |
800 AEG |
| | Hiking | 10.00 Miles | 6 Hrs 1 Min | | 1.73 mph |
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| no partners | | I headed out to the west entrance of Aravaipa Canyon at the end of November, so this past Tuesday, S and I got permits and headed out to the east entrance. Long drive on a dirt road to get there, but nothing horrible. We made a quick stop at the Turkey Creek Ruins before parking at the furthest point we could reach. A chilly, empty lot when we started, with tons of condensation covering the floor. The first water crossing is immediate, which was cold, but after multiple crossings, you get used to it. The east entrance differs from the west entrance in that you start in Aravaipa Canyon immediately; from the west entrance, it's a short walk to get into the canyon. Near Parsons Canyon, we came across the only people we would see all day, a pair of trail runners heading towards the east entrance. Once we got to Hells Hole Canyon, we made a right turn and headed up Deer Creek. Hell's Hole Canyon was incredible with its beautiful, steep canyon walls that intermittently narrowed. We came across at least a dozen deer who were not afraid of us as they walked within 5 feet of us heading up the canyon. We stopped a few miles up the canyon for a break before heading back to the TH. We briefly thought of continuing up to Horse Camp Canyon, but it was already after 2, and with the short days, we decided to come back at a later date to do it. On the way out, we made a stop at Parson's Canyon as Stephanie wanted to check it out; however, a swimming pool blocked her way shortly in. Most of the trees had already dropped most of their leaves; however, the further we headed up Hell's Hole Canyon, the more color we saw.
Wildlife - tons and tons of deer, including a young buck resting in the grass near the Deer Creek confluence. On the hike out, a huge Herron flew across the canyon in front of us, and on the drive out, a bobcat ran across the road.
The west entrance to Aravaipa Canyon is beautiful, but the east entrance turned it up another level. This hike put me over my stretch goal for the year, putting me currently at 507 miles. |
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Autumn Foliage Observation Moderate
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
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Parsons Canyon |
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| | | Huge swimming pool, a short distance up the canyon. | | _____________________
Hiking is just walking where it’s okay to pee.  |
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