Reflection

Reflection Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A II (v3a1 I) Raps:‌2-4, max ↨75ft Metric Overall: 3.5-5.5h Approach: 1.5-2.5h Descent: 1-1.5h Exit: 1-1.5h No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌Optional 5min Rock type:sandstone
Start:	34.9345, -111.9075
Parking:	34.9251, -111.9172
Shuttle:	34.9176, -111.9095
Condition Reports:	11 Apr 2025 "Webbing stands good, poor knots retied.. Time reflects combo with Big Dude.. Cool canyon but other options for the area could be better, thoug
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Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mogollon Rim Sedona

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Introduction

A nice canyon tucked in the back of Hartwell, with a scenic approach and a short series of over-hung rappels.

Approach

Park at the 2nd turnoff on the right past Hartwell Canyon. This pull out is a common jeep tour turn off so please be mindful when parking.

Follow social trail toward large approach gully. Cross the gully and stay high and left next to the cliff wall. Be prepared to fight through a bit of brush. As the walls get taller the trail cuts over from the left side to the the right. About 2/3's of the way up you will begin to encounter the rockslide. Briefly navigate the choss and slab on the right side before cutting up and to the right on some easy 4th class terrain. Hook around the corner along the shelf above Hartwell.

A more direct, yet difficult option would be to continue straight up the rockslide.

Once in Hartwell, stay high up on the left to gain an easy ledge system that works its way past Contigo, Hawk, and Big Dude. Turn one last corner and make your way to R1.

Descent

All natural anchors set off trees.

R1: 75' Very easy to bypass down ledges RDC

R2: 40' off tree RDC

R3: 75' off tree RDC.

R4: 60' off tree directly back

Exit

Connect with the main Hartwell drainage and follow back to exit vehicle.

Red tape

Stay in the main drainage while exiting. A portion of Hartwell Canyon is now privately owned land. Use caution not to trespass in gated/fenced-in areas.

Beta sites

• sedonacanyoneering.com  : Reflection

Background

First Descent by Garrett Bennett, Ron Paradis, Holly Dison, and Justin Patten in March of 2021.

Credits

Reflection

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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