BEHUNIN CANYON
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The approach to Behunin Canyon is via the long uphill slog on the West Rim Trail. BUY PHOTO |
After four miles of hiking and roughly 2000 feet of elevation gain, we reach the saddle between Behunin and lower Telephone Canyon. BUY PHOTO |
Leaving the West Rim Trail, we get a great view as we make our way down a large sandstone shelf into Behunin Canyon. BUY PHOTO |
Looking up at the beautiful streaked walls at the head of the canyon. BUY PHOTO |
The upper section of canyon is overgrown, but it's easy enough to find a path through. BUY PHOTO |
The slickrock to the left just above the watercourse is often the easier route... |
After roughly .8 miles in the upper section of Behunin, the canyon abruptly turns left and opens up. Now things are going to get interesting. |
A clearer view of the turn in the canyon with the impressive walls of Mount Majestic in the background. BUY PHOTO |
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