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Hiking | 3.90 Miles |
2,160 AEG |
| Hiking | 3.90 Miles | 4 Hrs 35 Mns | | 0.85 mph |
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| no partners | | This has been my most favorite hike in all of Arizona! The views, the challenges, the danger and the rewards! The trail disappears often so Route Scout was very handy! The fist obstacle is the famous boulder blocking the chasm and your way. The ropes are all in good condition as of 2-28-16. Its challenging but I'd say any fit person will have no problems at all. Just past this is the waterfall. The water was flowing pretty good and its a challenging climb. Once again if you are in shape this is not a big deal. But I will warn people the rope on the waterfall is becoming fray and untrustworthy if I can make it back I will replace it! If anyone in the near future is going up I would recommend taking a 75ft rope up and replacing it, you would be a hero to so many people! The rest of the hike is challenging and there is a small cliff side with small footing and it was wet and mossy and super slick....one slip and it was instant death. Just be careful and follow the trail to the top and you will be rewarded with one of the most amazing views in all of Arizona!
DOG NOTE....My 85 pound lab made this climb with us. It was something everyone said would be impossible but she made it and was the talk of the canyon from her feat!! She impressed so many! BUT HEAR ME.....I WILL NEVER EVER EVER do it again! And I am with everyone else on this....LEAVE THE DOGS AT HOME!
Enjoy this challenging and rewarding hike! Its one of the best or possibly the BEST in the state! |
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