Rock Creek Falls

Rock Creek Falls Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Rock Creek Canyon.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3B IV (v3a2 IV) Raps:‌10, max ↨170ft Metric Overall: 7-12h  ⟷7mi Approach: 2-3h  ↑2500ft Descent: 3-6h Exit: 2-3h  ↑300ft No Red Tape:‌No permit required Shuttle:‌None Vehicle:High Clearance
Location:	34.1259, -111.4688
Condition Reports:	20 May 2023 "Stayed completely dry in upper section pretty easily. Lower section got thigh deep clean spring water pool. Rappelled lower 170' from overhanging ledg
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Best season:	BEST in Oct-Nov;Feb-Mar winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mazatzal

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Introduction

Scenic and worth doing, but a lot of effort. Expect a full day.

Approach

High clearance vehicle required to access parking. 4x4 necessary if wet (road may be impassable after heavy rains).

Hike Rock Creek Trail approximately 3 miles to the drop in.

Descent

All anchors are natural anchors.

The upper section has several rappels under 140’.

The lower section has four rappels under 170’ and an optional slide.

Exit

Follow the drainage all the way until it crosses the road. Walk the road a short distance back to your vehicle. A couple hours of creek walking, but the the scenery is nice and brush is minimal.

Alternatively, exiting on canyon left after the final rappel and traversing over to the trail involves bushwhacking through cat’s claw for over an hour. Long pants and long sleeves mandatory. Blood supply recommended.

Beta sites

• Super Amazing Map  : Rock Creek Falls
• HikeArizona.com  : Rock Creek Canyon - Mazatzals
• On Rope Canyoneering  : Rock Creek Canyon

Trip reports and media

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Rock Creek Falls

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