Hanaupah Canyon Trail
Hanaupah Canyon is a backpacker's destination that features a scenic canyon, an old mining area, and a natural spring.
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Hanaupah Canyon Trail Details
Hanaupah Canyon is a backpacker's destination that features a scenic canyon, an old mining area, and a natural spring. This moderately strenuous hike follows a 4X4 road and a gravel wash to the spring, which is about three miles into the canyon's south fork. You'll gain 2,200 feet in elevation along the way. Off-roaders will need 4WD to enter the canyon beyond the parking lot at the top of the canyon's alluvial fan. The trailhead is 5 miles up Hanaupah Canyon Road.
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
3 miles
Estimated time
Region
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