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Jan 18 2026
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
North Fork Falls of Deadman CanyonPayson, AZ
North Fork Falls of Deadman Canyon
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Jan 18 2026
diablo • Triplogs 54
Canyoneering20.91 Miles 4,369 AEG
Canyoneering20.91 Miles   7 Hrs   8 Mns   2.97 mph
4,369 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Inspired by @DesertNymph and @00blackout , I decided it was time to check “The Twins” off my list. Left Phoenix at 5:45, arrived around 7:30 with a coyote sighting along the drive in. Was in a bit of a time crunch (so obviously do a 20 miler) so I knew I had to get going quick. Big Kahuna had much better flow than when I was here in October so I knew the Twins would have solid flow. Seeing snow on some of the northern slopes on the mountains was awesome! You know you’re a Phoenix kid when some old ice/snow is picture worthy! An Arizona state trooper helicopter was flying very low to the ground for a while, interesting. Ran into a friendly HAZ member on the way there and back who was backpacking but hadn’t heard of the twin falls. Pictures don’t do the falls justice as the sheer cliffs get your adrenaline going right away. It’s a bit hard to get a good view of both at the same time but could be done with a bit of climb on the north mesa. Had a well earned sandwich at the 2 falls and got going on the way back where I saw much more people in the last few miles. Pretty solid time overall and would be worth coming back for an overnight stay. One of the better hikes I’ve done!
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 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Deadman Canyon - North Fork  Deadman Canyon Falls - North Fork  Sandy Saddle Falls

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Barnhardt Canyon Heavy flow Heavy flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Big Kahuna Falls - Mazatzal Wilderness Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Deadman Canyon - North Fork Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Deadman Canyon Falls - North Fork Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Garden Spring Quart per minute Quart per minute

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Hawaiian Mist Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Lower Deadman Canyon Falls Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Sandy Saddle Falls Medium flow Medium flow
 
Dec 19 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Christopher Creek GorgePayson, AZ
Christopher Creek Gorge
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Dec 19 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Canyoneering2.56 Miles 799 AEG
Canyoneering2.56 Miles   1 Hour   4 Mns   2.40 mph
799 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Been here countless times but accidentally took a different spur trail than I normally do. Turns out, it was a good mistake and I got to see part of the canyon I’d never seen before. Canyon is raging with clear, cold water right now!!

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Box Canyon Heavy flow Heavy flow

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Spring Creek Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
 
Dec 13 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
GordonHaigler, AZ 
GordonHaigler, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Dec 13 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking1.80 Miles 509 AEG
Hiking1.80 Miles      48 Mns   2.40 mph
509 ft AEG      3 Mns Break
1st trip
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Haigler Creek via Fishermans Point
Partners none no partners
Figured Gordon would be dry but hoped to venture further down the canyon to the springs like Ive previously done but the water was too high (but not flowing) and too cold to go through. Turned around and decided to check out an old favorite. Nobody around at Haigler.

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Gordon Canyon Pools to trickle Pools to trickle

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Gordon Canyon Creek Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
 
Nov 27 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Black Canyon City TH to Soap Creek Rd - BCTPrescott, AZ
Black Canyon City TH to Soap Creek Rd - BCT
Prescott, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 27 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking3.45 Miles 579 AEG
Hiking3.45 Miles   1 Hour   20 Mns   2.59 mph
579 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Quick Thanksgiving jaunt to the river and back. It’s unsurprising flowing very nicely after all the rain. Could be worth kayaking!! ;)

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Agua Fria @ BCT South of Slate Creek Medium flow Medium flow
 
Nov 16 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Park Creek FallsPayson, AZ
Park Creek Falls
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Nov 16 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking6.83 Miles 2,515 AEG
Hiking6.83 Miles   3 Hrs   29 Mns   2.01 mph
2,515 ft AEG      5 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
With some rain Saturday and rain Sunday morning, I thought it’d be worth a shot to check out some of the drainages. The original plan was to check out gold and gun creek but after parking I was concerned about crossing back over Tonto Creek with high flow. It was probably a good decision as on the FR drive out one of the washes had began to flow. I decided to check out a canyon I had never seen before. Rain quickly stopped and there was no water in Park Creek at the TH. It’s a fairly tough climb and easy to get off the trail (as I did several times). The first view into the canyon gave me some hope and there did end up being a small flow. Short ways down the canyon to the falls and there was not much in the “double falls”. The spot above it was the highlight of the day with a very deep swimming hole that I didn’t go in to. Made good time on the way back and stopped at Sally Mae’s in Punkin Center. All in all a fun but slightly disappointing day. Hope these rains get the drainages going even more.
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water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Park Creek Light flow Light flow

dry Park Creek @ the Park Trail Dry Dry
 
Oct 25 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle LoopPayson, AZ
Barnhardt - Sandy Saddle Loop
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Oct 25 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking13.31 Miles 2,811 AEG
Hiking13.31 Miles   6 Hrs      2.32 mph
2,811 ft AEG      16 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   linked  
Sandy Saddle Trail #231
Partners none no partners
Spent the night near Barnhardt trailhead and got an early start around 6 Saturday morning. Made good time getting up to Big Kahuna before the real adventure started. I planned on this loop but in a crunch for time I decided to just take Sandy Saddle trail to check out the Twins. I soon realized this was a big mistake as Sandy Saddle “trail” is in the worst shape I’ve seen any trail. After 1/4 mile or so the trail is completely gone and you have to push through bushes. We persevered for a while before deciding this is going to be too long and it is downright un enjoyable. Upper Barnhardt Canyon runs through this area which was a nice reward for our troubles. Made good time getting back and despite all of the scratches it was a great day!
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[ checklist ]  Big Kahuna Falls - Mazatzal Wilderness

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Barnhardt Canyon Medium flow Medium flow
Awesome conditions down there. Would be perfect to canyoneer.

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Barnhardt Creek at Half Moon Trail Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Big Kahuna Falls - Mazatzal Wilderness Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Castersen Seep Quart per minute Quart per minute

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Hawaiian Mist Pools to trickle Pools to trickle
 
Oct 06 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Mazzies, AZ 
Mazzies, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Oct 06 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking2.86 Miles 627 AEG
Hiking2.86 Miles   1 Hour   23 Mns   2.17 mph
627 ft AEG      4 Mns Break
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
After 2 weekends of heavy rains in the high country, the drainages have a healthy flow. I’ve seen this area a couple times from canyoneers on here but that’s all. Hard to get down there without a rope but it’s well worth it.
 
Aug 09 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Christopher Creek GorgePayson, AZ
Christopher Creek Gorge
Payson, AZ
Canyoneering avatar Aug 09 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Canyoneering1.80 Miles 200 AEG
Canyoneering1.80 Miles
200 ft AEG
 no routes
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Back at the gorge for a quick dip after going to camp tontozona in the morning. I was confused as to why I didn’t hear water rushing down the canyon like I normally do and was even more surprised to see just a trickle over all of the falls. I thought this canyon flew strong all year but I stand corrected. Water is a great temperature and was a good stop before heading to mackys for lunch and eventually home…

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Box Canyon Pools to trickle Pools to trickle

water 1 out of 5water less than maxwater less than maxwater less than max Christopher Creek Pools to trickle Pools to trickle

dry Spring Creek Dry Dry
 
Jul 31 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Elden Lookout Trail #4Flagstaff, AZ
Elden Lookout Trail #4
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 31 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking7.01 Miles 2,454 AEG
Hiking7.01 Miles   2 Hrs   22 Mns   3.14 mph
2,454 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
presumably took memories and left without a trace...
 
Jul 29 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Upper Lake Mary NarrowsFlagstaff, AZ
Upper Lake Mary Narrows
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 29 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking1.89 Miles 120 AEG
Hiking1.89 Miles   1 Hour   40 Mns   1.23 mph
120 ft AEG      8 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
presumably took memories and left without a trace...

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Upper Lake Mary 76-100% full 76-100% full
 
Jul 19 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108Sedona, AZ
West Fork Oak Creek Trail #108
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Jul 19 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking8.13 Miles 1,388 AEG
Hiking8.13 Miles   3 Hrs   5 Mns   2.73 mph
1,388 ft AEG      6 Mns Break
 
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Back in Sedona this year and planned on doing the full 14 miles of west fork if I could get some company but couldn’t, so decided to go in a few miles here. Got started around 7:30 which I wouldn’t leave any later than that. Nice as always, stopped at the “subway” at the end where my dog and I dipped in the water!

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max West Fork Oak Creek Light flow Light flow
 
Jul 12 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Canyon Explore, AZ 
Canyon Explore, AZ
 
Hiking avatar Jul 12 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking5.35 Miles 1,074 AEG
Hiking5.35 Miles   2 Hrs   46 Mns   2.08 mph
1,074 ft AEG      12 Mns Break
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
A friend offered to take me down this canyon in which I had previously gone down and believed was only fed by runoff. The canyon is dry most of the way but some beautiful springs later on deliver flow in the creek. Ending at a beautiful blue swimming hole is well worth the scratches.
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Jun 27 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Tonto NarrowsPayson, AZ
Tonto Narrows
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 27 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking7.81 Miles 1,018 AEG
Hiking7.81 Miles   5 Hrs   15 Mns   1.74 mph
1,018 ft AEG      45 Mns Break
 
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Route Scout Route Recorded  on Route Scout | Pop | Map | Popup | MapDEX
After my visit to “Tonto Narrows” last summer I was intrigued to go back but it was quite the price of admission to get into the area. I constructed a legal (I think) and easier route to the narrows that avoids all private property in the area. Left PHX at 5:30 in hopes to beat the heat to one of the closer swimming areas to Phoenix. It was hot even with a 7 AM start unfortunately. Made decent time to the narrows which we cooled off there before entering the gates of hell. I hoped to make it to the waterfall area others have shared here and with a few swims and about a mile we were there. Beautiful to see but would’ve been nicer with more flow and better lighting. Water was much colder here but plenty of places to jump. As always 15-18 inch fish swim in the pools below. After some relaxing time we headed back before one last stop at the narrows before the dreaded hike back which was hot and seemed more thorny than the way in. Back to the truck which read 97 degrees. Another amAZing day in Hellsgate.
 Culture
 Culture [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  HAZ Decal
 
Jun 21 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Flagstaff 5K Run for Life, AZ 
Flagstaff 5K Run for Life, AZ
 
Run/Jog avatar Jun 21 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Run/Jog3.28 Miles 149 AEG
Run/Jog3.28 Miles      23 Mns   8.56 mph
149 ft AEG
 
no photosets
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
apparently this member prefers to keep an air of mystery...
Route Scout Route Recorded  on Route Scout | Pop | Map | Popup | MapDEX
 
Jun 20 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Pumphouse Wash - LowerSedona, AZ
Pumphouse Wash - Lower
Sedona, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 20 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking3.59 Miles 541 AEG
Hiking3.59 Miles   1 Hour   11 Mns   3.03 mph
541 ft AEG
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Temps had cooled down a little bit so I figured I’d check this out while in the area. I was hoping to get to the “waterfall” area as described by others but quickly was reminded I hiked 20 miles yesterday… I kept taking lots of break so figured I’d turn back as it was getting warm. Hardly any water in any of the keeper holes. It’s certainly worth doing if you’re in the area and looking to get away from the crowds. Cooled off in Oak Creek after.
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated
 
Jun 19 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Inner Basin Trail #29Flagstaff, AZ
Inner Basin Trail #29
Flagstaff, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 19 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking20.00 Miles 4,220 AEG
Hiking20.00 Miles   6 Hrs   32 Mns   3.20 mph
4,220 ft AEG      17 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
In flagstaff for a few days and it’s sweltering anywhere else than going above 10000 feet. I had been up humphreys from snowbowl last summer but wanted to try from this side. I was unaware that the road to the trailhead is closed 3 miles below the trailhead, great… I quickly realized I was not going to Humphrey’s today and wanted to reach a different peak. It’s absolutely hell going straight up the mountain at 9000 ft elevation. I contemplated but ended up tapping out at Doyle Saddle. Views from the valley below of the mountains made the trip worth it. Was a bit above 19 miles when I was back and did some circles to get from 20.
 
Jun 14 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Tonto Creek Bear Flat to HellsgatePayson, AZ
Tonto Creek Bear Flat to Hellsgate
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar Jun 14 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking1.85 Miles 537 AEG
Hiking1.85 Miles   2 Hrs   5 Mns   1.35 mph
537 ft AEG      43 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
First time in this area trying to cool off and make it to the pink granite narrows. I’ve never seen the tonto so brown and low flow, not enough runoff this winter to get rid of the silt. Water was very pleasant as it’s required to get in very early. Tested out my new dry bag I got for my birthday and it was a success! Highlight of the trip was seeing my first rattlesnake of ‘25.
 Fauna
 Fauna [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Arizona Black Rattlesnake
 Named place
 Named place [ checklist ]
[ checklist ]  Tonto Creek - Mogollon Rim

dry Bearhide Canyon Dry Dry
 
May 25 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
EV Falls, AZ 
EV Falls, AZ
 
Hiking avatar May 25 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking1.52 Miles 353 AEG
Hiking1.52 Miles   1 Hour   24 Mns   1.34 mph
353 ft AEG      16 Mns Break
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
Plenty of scratches, but a good way to end the weekend :)

dry Brushy Canyon Dry Dry

dry Cypress Canyon Dry Dry
 
May 24 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
Canyon Creek - Tonto NFPayson, AZ
Canyon Creek - Tonto NF
Payson, AZ
Hiking avatar May 24 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Hiking6.57 Miles 608 AEG
Hiking6.57 Miles   3 Hrs   9 Mns   2.35 mph
608 ft AEG      21 Mns Break
 no routes
1st trip
Linked   none no linked trail guides
Partners none no partners
The goal was to be in a mountain stream away from people today… success! Fairly easy walking by the creek the whole way to a very deep swim hole. Great to be back in this area.
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[ checklist ]  Swimming Hole
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Wildflowers Observation Isolated

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Canyon Creek Medium flow Medium flow

dry Valentine Canyon Dry Dry
 
May 23 2025
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19 male
 Joined Aug 13 2023
 Phoenix, AZ
DW spring, AZ 
DW spring, AZ
 
Run/Jog avatar May 23 2025
diablo • Triplogs 54
Run/Jog3.78 Miles 595 AEG
Run/Jog3.78 Miles      47 Mns   4.83 mph
595 ft AEG
Linked   linked  
Highline Trail #31
Partners none no partners
Quick run back up to the springs! Traffic up to Payson was no joke!
 Named place
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[ checklist ]  Tonto Creek - Mogollon Rim

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Dick Williams Creek Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water less than maxwater less than max Dick Williams Creek @ Highline #31 Light flow Light flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water less than max Tonto Creek - Mogollon Rim Medium flow Medium flow

water 1 out of 5water 2 out of 5water 3 out of 5water 4 out of 5 Tonto Spring Gallon + per minute Gallon + per minute
 
average hiking speed 2.12 mph
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