WATER CANYON and CANAAN MOUNTAIN
Hiking Information Photos 1 2 3 4 5
The trail zig-zags it way up the sandstone shelves above Water Canyon. |
A happy hiker senses that the top-out point is near! |
Top Rock! This marks the end of the official trail and is a good viewpoint and turn-around spot for casual dayhikers. BUY PHOTO |
Continuing north down into Upper Water Canyon. There is no official trail here; it is up to you to navigate the expansive landscape and find your way back. |
Upper Water Canyon is an open wash with interesting sandstone formations everywhere. BUY PHOTO |
One of the larger waterfalls with a quicksand trap in front. (This seasonal waterfall typically dries up in summer.) BUY PHOTO |
The pleasant desert scenery of Upper Water Canyon. BUY PHOTO |
Taking a break during a steep push up a side drainage to the top of Canaan Mountain. |
Majestic flowing slickrock on Canaan Mountain. BUY PHOTO |
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