Soldier Canyon
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| | Difficulty:3B III (v3a2 III) Raps:4-5, max ↨70ft
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| Condition Reports: | 11 Feb 2025
"We got through with a 145’ rope. Toggled R1 to keep the pull clean. Raps are short, but the geology and little slit part are fun. Definitely would b |
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| Best season: | Late Autumn to Early Spring;BEST in Dec;Jan;Feb;Mar
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32.3174, -110.7405
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WaterflowIntroduction[edit]
A pretty granite slot that is minimally committing, easily accessed, and offers a few short rappels, most or all of which can be bypassed.
Approach[edit]
Park at the soldier Canyon Trailhead, and hike 1.3 miles up a well-groomed trail to enter the sandy canyon creek bed. This way, no shuttle required, just a 2/3 mile uphill road march at the end.
Descent[edit]
Short but pretty slot section through polished granite. Boulders of all sizes throughout the canyon provide abundant anchoring options. Likely all drops could be bypassed or downclimbed by skilled canyoneers. Though not necessary, more short rappels could be done. Widespread sand could make this a fun practice ground for sand traps.
R1: 2-stage, 65’ rock pinch RDC. Awkward start.
R2: 30’ from a nice inspectable cairn
R3: 45’ from a tree
R4: 15’ from a pinch LDC
Exit[edit]
Pick your way down the canyon floor to the Highway, then back up the road to your vehicle.
Red tape[edit]
Beta sites[edit]
Super Amazing Map : Soldier Canyon- HikeArizona.com : Prison Camp via Soldier Canyon Loop
- HikeArizona.com : Soldier Canyon, AZ