King Snake Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3A II (v3a1 II) Raps:3-4, max ↨90ft
Red Tape:No permit required Shuttle:Optional 2 min Rock type:Limestone above, sandstone below | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Condition Reports: | 10 Jun 2025
"All webbing is intact and perfect somebody ran this Canyon recently and looks like they replaced everything... nicely done. First repel was great |
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| Best season: | Oct-May (avg for this region)
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35.0048, -111.7272
35.0006, -111.7372
35.0049, -111.7340
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Introduction[edit]
A wild canyon starting at a small natural bridge, and followed with a few rappels, numerous downclimbs, and several interesting roof and subway-like features. Favored by the local king snake community.
Approach[edit]
Shuttle a short distance, or simply walk 5min along the road from the exit to Cave Springs.
Follow Harding Springs Trail from the parking area to the King Snake drainage. A fast hiker can reach the rim in 20min, and the drainage in 25min.
Consider stopping at the Oak Creek rim outlook along the way.
Descent[edit]
Throughout the canyon you will encounter many downclimbs, some of which could require partner assists or rappels depending on weather conditions and the group’s skill level.
R1: 50’ off tree RDC. Overhanging.
R2: 15’ off boulder RDC.
R3: 90’ off tree LDC.
Optional R4: 55’ off tree, or downclimb crack LDC. Avoidable RDC.
Exit[edit]
As you approach the road, look LDC for a trail that leads out of the drainage and back to the shuttle parking area.
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Background[edit]
First known descent 9/24/2021 by Eric Moorcroft and Nick Clegg