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| Hiking | 14.33 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 14.33 Miles | 9 Hrs 40 Mns | | 1.91 mph |
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| no partners | | My third trip to Reavis Falls, second time for Gen, first time for the rest of the group. Apache Trail is still blocked off, despite what Google Maps says, so we had to take 188 around. The last 3 miles are rougher than I remember, but almost any vehicle can still make it.
Started at 0800. Temp was high 50s, but quickly warmed up. First 3 miles were quick, but we stopped for a while for a photoshoot at a large flower patch. The downhill is a little slower with all the loose rocks, but still went by quickly. The creek was very pleasant, had medium flow, was at least 3 feet deep in some areas, and required over 20 crossings, but we kept our feet dry.
The falls were excellent. I've seen pictures of it with stronger flow, but this was nice. We hung out there at least 90 minutes. Everyone took a swim. The water was bone-chilling, but we were pretty warm at that point, and everyone was doing it. One of our group had heat exhaustion, so we had to get him fully resuscitated before the uphill climb back. We all jumped in the creek again before beginning the climb, and it helped.
The return trip was a bit slower, but enjoyable with good people and good vibes. Overall excellent trip. Only saw 2 other people the entire day, and they were leaving the creek as we were approaching it. |
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However, be aware that you will face damn near every type of challenge possible along the way. RF, off trail, boulder hopping & many water crossings. Then miles 10-12 are all relentless uphill.
I wasn't sure, but it was a relief that Reavis Canyon went without a rope and only a few minor bypass climbs (but I'm a climber, not a canyoneerer, major difference). Super bushwackiness in a few sections and the Green Room at ~8.62 miles in was awesome! Diverse slot and way better than Rough and Trap Canyons. Thickets of berry bushes nearing the ranch. I'd bet the bears like those in the summer. Hauled out some trash from the northern ranch camp. Less hikers than hunters with two that had each bagged a deer. Type II fun.
. Falls were cold and windy, but still running great. We were the only people there for awhile before others starting coming in. Beautiful day and tough hike 
I remember the final descent being steep and loose and it did not disappoint. I took a break above the falls, took photos and looked over the edge for other hikers but my timing was off and no one was down below. 
The falls were running but nothing too crazy this week. The crossing above was easy and it would be safe even with a much higher flow. I tried going father upstream on the exit from the falls but the terrain was still steep and loose so it's just part of the equation. There were several others out hiking and the parking area was packed but the weather was perfect.
). The weather was perfect; just warm enough to be in the water in the shaded canyon, but cool enough to make the big climb out reasonably pleasant. (I hope I used that semicolon correctly 
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