Barney Spring Canyon 4B R IV

[rcwild]

This canyon is very long and challenging. There is a large amount of boulder hopping and bushwhacking. Many of the rappels have awkward starts and undercut edges.

For more detailed information: Arizona Technical Canyoneering (http://www.canyonsandcrags.com/servlet/the-55/Arizona-Technical-Canyoneering/Detail) by Todd Martin

Rating: 4B R IV
Time Required: 10-14 hours, or more
Longest Rappel: 100 feet

Permit Information
No special permit required.

Preferred Season
Summer

[mgetchis]

Descended yesterday, great conditions. We left mountain bikes at the bridge crossing of FR231 (woody mountain rd) and west fork. Descended Barney, went back up west fork, biked back to the car. Long day but worth the effort.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=38265731&l=40f7c7b7fa&id=27709310

We found this below the keeper pot. Looks like a bad attempt at an escape tool. I realize that this is not the place for a discussion on how crazy it is to toss that overhead while treading water, but please at least take your trash with you!