Conglomerate Spire (Sycamore Canyon Wilderness)

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Conglomerate Spire (Sycamore Canyon Wilderness) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Black Mountain Az..
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Difficulty:‌3A IV (v3a1 IV)
Raps:‌8, max ↨100ft
Metric
Overall:10-13h
Approach:4h
Descent:3-4h
Exit:3-5h ↑2000ft
Red Tape:‌No permit required
Shuttle:‌None
Vehicle:Passenger
Rock type:Sandstone
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Introduction[edit]

A beautiful full day adventure hiking up then dropping off 1700ft from the top of Black Mountain into Sycamore Canyon 1.5 miles upstream from Parsons Springs. Named after rappel two and the huge conglomerate cliff band pour off and single conglomerate spire at 5300ft in elevation.

Approach[edit]

Leave as early as possible. Hike up Parsons Trail until you veer off to the right up a side drainage then follow the track up and up to the drop-in point.

Descent[edit]

Consisting of 7 to 8 rappels before reaching the bottom of Sycamore Canyon. The lower end can be somewhat annoying due to some bushwhacking but that's to be expected and typical for the area.

Exit[edit]

Hike down canyon to where Parsons springhead starts (top off your water) then locate the well used trail back to your car. There are several trail creek crossings that require paying attention to if you happen to be travelling in the dark.

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Trip reports and media[edit]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3938394352847642&type=3

Background[edit]

First descent by Jay Wisocki, Frank K, Jef F, and Jared K.

Credits

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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