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Boulder Canyon Loop from First Water TH, AZ

	2026-02-26
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Boulder Canyon Loop from First Water TH

Phoenix, AZ

Boulder Canyon Loop from First Water TH

Phoenix, AZ

Hiking	12.04 Miles	1,560 AEG

Hiking	12.04 Miles	4 Hrs 10 Mns	2.89 mph
	1,560 ft AEG

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A morning stroll to beat the heat. I started at 6:30am and no headlamp was needed. The counterclockwise loop worked out well. I turned down Boulder Canyon trail and had shade almost to the Cavalry trail junction.
The Dutchman trail and Second Water trail are good. The vegetation along Boulder Canyon trail has rebounded and I did lose the trail a few times. It's easy to find again but once the brush gets higher it may be a challenge.
The water in Boulder Creek between Dutchman trail and Needle Canyon is clear and flowing with many deep pools. The water disappears farther north and then green pools reappear. If camping I'd choose the area near Needle Canyon. Shade in the morning and lots of clear water.
The loop was easier than I thought. I only used about 50 ounces and it was still cool when I finished up.

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