Tusher West Rim

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Overview

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This hike follows the west rim of Tusher Canyon out to a saddle overlooking Bartlett Canyon. Along the way are hours of exploring a sloping rim of salmon-colored slickrock, dramatic clifftop terrain and continuous desert views. An optional return loop through a side canyon visits an impressive natural tunnel. There's no trail and a fair amount of vertical exposure so it's best if you're comfortable with route-finding and unafraid of heights. Best done early in the morning as there's very little shade.

Stats

7.0 mi   800 ft   3.3 hr





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Map

30% loop itinerary

Features

Look forward to

slickrock
great
rims
great
caves
great
views
good
cliffs
good

Challenges

Be prepared for

slippery surface
lots of mild
rough surface
rough trail
navigation
beginner route-finding
UV exposure
lots
heat exposure
lots

Difficulty

Intermediate

Difficulty

Suitable for

intermediate
 
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Getting there

Planning your trip

open accessmar - novany vehicle

Dogs

Are dogs allowed?

Highway vehicles should park at the indicated trailhead due to sandy and sometimes muddy conditions beyond the road junction.

4WD vehicles can drive south along the road and park just beyond the narrows at the beginning of the slickrock rim.

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