Dickenson Canyon

Dickenson Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:‌1-3, max ↨125ft Metric Overall: 2.5-3.5h Approach: 30min  ⟷0.3mi Descent: 1.5-2h Exit: 30min-1h  ⟷2.5mi  ↑800ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌Required 5min Vehicle:High Clearance
Start:	34.4288, -111.4058
Parking:	34.4264, -111.4021
Shuttle:	34.4510, -111.4177
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Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mogollon Rim

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Introduction

A rugged Mogollon Rim canyon. Drops fast with scenic boulder hopping through rarely visited area.

Approach

Hike down obvious drainage.

Descent

R1: 30' optional or downclimb RDC.

R2: 125' off of tree RDC. Very scenic rappel through mossy layers. Free hanging for about 100ft. Continue down after first ledge.

R3: 35' off of large log or downclimb LDC down steep ledges.

A few large boulder downclimbs until canyon opens up.

Exit

Continue down in drainage over boulders to confluence with Pine Creek. Continue down to Pine Creek trail. Follow Pine Creek switchback trail up to exit vehicle.

Background

First known descent by Melissa Gibbons, Jacob Cowan, and Erek Burek on Oct 2, 2022.