Conglomerate Spire (Sycamore Canyon Wilderness)

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 No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:Passenger Rock type:Sandstone
Location:	34.9052, -112.0389
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Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mogollon Rim Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

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Introduction

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

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

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

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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Background

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

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Conglomerate Spire (Sycamore Canyon Wilderness)

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