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Flatrock Tank Trail - 3 members in 3 triplogs have rated this an average 3.7 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jul 12 2020
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42 male
 Joined Nov 30 2015
 Phoenix, AZ
Willow ValleyPayson, AZ
Willow Valley
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 12 2020
ShatteredArm • Triplogs 356
Hiking6.00 Miles 1,000 AEG
Hiking6.00 Miles   4 Hrs   1 Min   1.71 mph
1,000 ft AEG      30 Mns Break
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Flatrock Tank Trail
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Wanted to play in the water with the hot forecast. Decided to check out the Flatrock Tank route. The trail was a bit tricky to find (the description said due west, it was more like WNW), but once it appeared, it's straightforward all the way down. A bit scrambly in parts, but nothing that can't be done while holding a beer (I know this for a fact).

Went a mile or so upstream until the trail was harder to find, and then a mile or so downstream the other way towards Clover Canyon. Really nice stretch of canyon. Found some really cool wind formations in the sandstone, too. Threatened to rain most of the day, with sprinkles here and there and occasional thunder in the distance.

The hike back out is steep but short. A few minutes after getting to the car, the deluge started. Perfect timing.

Still one of my favorite canyons in Arizona.
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Jul 22 2017
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 Joined Nov 15 2005
 Jackson, CA
Flatrock Tank TrailPayson, AZ
Flatrock Tank Trail
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Jul 22 2017
toddak • Triplogs 577
Canyoneering6.00 Miles 800 AEG
Canyoneering6.00 Miles   6 Hrs      1.00 mph
800 ft AEG
Canyon Hiking - Non-technical; no rope; easy scrambling; occasional hand use
B - Up to light current; wading/swimming; possible wet/dry suit
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Not an easy "trail" to get to (rough roads, not a lot of road signs, muddy spots if wet), but it drops you into an excellent stretch of canyon, and WCC is always worth the effort. Went downstream to the Clover Creek confluence, then back upstream a ways until thunder and rain convinced us to head back out.
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Aug 14 2010
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60 male
 Joined Nov 15 2005
 Jackson, CA
Willow ValleyPayson, AZ
Willow Valley
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Aug 14 2010
toddak • Triplogs 577
Canyoneering16.00 Miles 2,000 AEG
Canyoneering16.00 Miles   10 Hrs      1.60 mph
2,000 ft AEG
Canyon Hiking - Non-technical; no rope; easy scrambling; occasional hand use
B - Up to light current; wading/swimming; possible wet/dry suit
III - Normally requires most of a day
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Flatrock Tank Trail
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The bushwhack into the drainage is brutal but short, once in the bottom the going gets much easier. Great water in the creek, a bit cold on the swims but great for wading. Hiked up to the east rim via a cairned use trail (aka Flatrock Tank trail) at the top of the second straightaway that meets the rim at the end of FR9399S - steep and loose but not too crazy. Also did the Tramway Trail.
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average hiking speed 1.44 mph

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