Quandary Canyon

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Overview

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Eroded road, soaring cliffs, dramatic narrows, colorful geology, technical climbing

Stats

3.9 mi   900 ft   2.0 hr





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Map

Out-and-back itinerary

Features

Look forward to

narrows
great
cliffs
good
canyons
good
colorful geology
good
views
okay

Challenges

Be prepared for

scrambling
some advanced
rough surface
rough terrain
navigation
intermediate route-finding
vertical exposure
some unavoidable
UV exposure
lots

Difficulty

Expert

Difficulty

Suitable for

expert
 
beg
int
adv
exp

Getting there

Planning your trip

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Hidden Splendor Mine Road is usually well maintained, allowing highway vehicles to comfortably reach the intersection with the Behind the Reef Trail. If you park at the intersection it's an 0.8 km (0.5 mi) walk to the trailhead.

4WD vehicles can drive the Behind the Reef Trail directly to the trailhead.

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