Devil Eyes Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A III (v3a1 III) Raps:4, max ↨265ft
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| Condition Reports: | 10 Mar 2024
"We took just under 6 hours with a lot of extra work being done. This was the first time that anyone had run the canyon, set the anchors and establishe |
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| Best season: | Fall to Spring
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35.9670, -114.7564
35.9555, -114.7545
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Introduction[edit]
There are 4 rappels in this easy to get to canyon. The 1 mile approach (from the HCV parking) is level and has beautiful views from the top of the Mesa that you are hiking on. The canyon has one long 265 foot rappel. The exit has 800 feet of elevation gain on decent, class 3 terrain.
- Please remember that installation of permanent fixed hardware is strictly prohibited in Black Canyon Wilderness area, and the entirety of LMNRA. No bolts.
Approach[edit]
The approach is a short, level, very scenic hike. There are two choices of parking areas. Your choice will depend on the type of HCV that you have. The first parking area is easily accessed by most any HCV. The second parking area, about one mile farther up the road, will require at least 9-10 inches of clearance.
Descent[edit]
R1: 140ft two stage off of boulder
R2: 265ft off of cairn anchor
R3: 70ft off of pinch
R4: 140ft two stage off of boulder. There is a possible mid point anchor off of a boulder in the small pothole.
Exit[edit]
The exit is a class 3 climb out of the canyon. It will start just down canyon from the last rappel. There is a gully, RDC, that goes up to a saddle where you will start a traverse over to the final ramp climb back to the trailhead.
