Devil's Canyon (Arizona)

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Devil's Canyon (Arizona) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving
Also known as: Devils Canyon. For other features with similar names, see Devil's Canyon (disambiguation)
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Difficulty:3B III (v3a3 I)
Raps:‌4, max ↨60ft
Metric
Overall:7-11h ⟷4.8mi
Approach:2-3h
Exit: ↑900ft
Red Tape:No permit required
Shuttle:None
Vehicle:4WD - High Clearance
Location:
Condition Reports:
30 Mar 2025



"Massive pools! I was surprised how cool this area is. You dont see this much water anywhere else in Central or Southern AZ. We hung out by the fern-f

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Spring to Late Autumn;BEST in Apr;May;Sep;Oct
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Introduction[edit]

Approach[edit]

Follow Hackberry Creek dropping east until you reach Devil's Canyon. Hike along Devil's canyon heading south for about 1.5 hours until you reach a beautiful pool with double bolts on canyon left.

Descent[edit]

R1: 20 feet into deep pool from glue in bolts on canyon left. Fix rope.

Note: Fixed handline may already be in place.

R2: 20 feet into deep pool from glue in bolts on canyon left. Fix rope.

R3: 60 feet into a very large pool. Old hangers and bolts on canyon right and new bolts on canyon left located up on flat rock.

R4: 60 feet off of a sling around a horn on canyon left.

Exit[edit]

Exit on canyon left after R4. Scramble up then traverse back to the top of R3. Ascend up R2 and R1.

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Credits

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