Devil's Canyon (Arizona)

Devil's Canyon (Arizona) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Devils Canyon.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3B III (v3a3 I) Raps:‌4, max ↨60ft Metric Overall: 7-11h  ⟷4.8mi Approach: 2-3h Exit:  ↑900ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:4WD - High Clearance
Location:	33.2570, -111.0227
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
Weather:
Best season:	Spring to Late Autumn;BEST in Apr;May;Sep;Oct winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States Arizona Superior/Globe

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Approach

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

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

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

Beta sites

• HikeArizona.com  : Devil
• Arizona Technical Canyoneering Book by Todd Martin  : Devils Canyon
• StavIsLost.com  : Devils Canyon (April 7, 2025)
• ToddsHikingGuide.com  : Devils Canyon
• Chris Brennen's Adventure Hikes (Southwest)  : Devil's Canyon

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Devil's Canyon (Arizona)

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