Hot Loop Canyon

Hot Loop Canyon Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:‌3-4, max ↨85ft Metric Overall: 2.5-4.5h Approach: 1-1.5h Descent: 1-2h Exit: 30min-1h No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None
Start:	34.7858, -111.7107
Parking:	34.7849, -111.7323
Condition Reports:	8 Jun 2025 "Replaced r1 tree anchor and r2 anchor. Did not have enough webbing to replace r3, but I down scrambled to a bolt and rapped from there. Rapped kinda u
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Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mogollon Rim Sedona

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Introduction

A fun canyon off horse mesa with a quick approach and exit combined with a few rappels, easy downclimbs, and a beautiful clean section of slot. Following an ancient watercourse, this is a mellow canyon perfect for those looking for a short adventure close to town.

Approach

Approach from Jacks Canyon trailhead.

Social trails to the mesa provide a few different approach options. Once on top of the mesa, head north to the drainage. Drop in where the brush clears and navigate to R1.

Descent

R1: 80' off tree high RDC or off of rock pinch set back in water course. Multi stage. 

or 35' to first ledge, downclimb RDC to 2nd ledge, and LDC to the bottom.

R2: 25' off pinch in boulder pile set back about 15'. Possible downclimb RDC shelf.

R3: 50’ from pinch point on Boulder set back in water course. Optional Downclimb in 30' chimney RDC.

Next drop downclimb 15' or bypass RDC.

R4: 30' off tree LDC down chute. 

Exit

After last rappel head High up left canyon to a series of well-defined social trails.

or

For a more straightforward exit stay in drainage until you hit the road, then walk the road to the trailhead.

Beta sites

• Sedonacanyoneering.com : Hot Loop Canyon

• WildPathsAZ.com : Hot Loop Canyon

Trip reports and media

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  Descending R1
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  Pretty sandstone section
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  Rap or 30’ chimney dc

Background

First descent by the Sinagua at some point after 600 AD

Credits

Hot Loop Canyon

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