Overview

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This challenging hike makes a grand loop through Cistern and Dang Canyons. Along the way are two crossings of the San Rafael Reef, impressive narrows and a big variety of colorful terrain. You walk through a lot of sandy wash so bring plenty of water, food and stamina. Due to challenging route finding, technical climbing and vertical exposure this course is for expert hikers only.

Stats

12.0 mi   1,100 ft   5.5 hr





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Map

80% loop itinerary

Features

Look forward to

colorful geology
great
canyons
great
narrows
great
views
good
cliffs
good

Challenges

Be prepared for

scrambling
some advanced
navigation
intermediate route-finding
vertical exposure
some unavoidable
heat exposure
harsh
rough surface
rough trail

Difficulty

Expert

Difficulty

Suitable for

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Getting there

Planning your trip

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Park in the dirt clearing at the trailhead for Ding and Dang Canyons.

The road is paved up to the Little Wild Horse Canyon trailhead. From that point on you're basically driving in the wash but highway vehicles should be OK as long as you're careful of a few rough and sandy spots.

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