Parker Creek Canyon 3B I or 3B III

[rcwild]

A technical red quartzite canyon with challenging climbs and terrific scenery. This canyon can be done as a through trip, or as a shorter loop that hits the best section.

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

Rating: Loop - 3B I, Through Trip - 3B III
Time Required: 2-3 hours (loop), 5-8 hours (through trip)
Longest Rappel: 80 feet

Permit Information
No special permits required.

Preferred Season
Spring, though can be done any time of year.

[84x4bronco]

The "new" exit in parker has been great so far. until today.

it seems there is a hive of bees in a dead tree in the center of the drainage towards the bottom. i have passed them on three other occasions and had no issues. today, they came after my group unprovoked, stinging a couple members of my group.

please use caution in the lower section of this exit. :eek:

[atlas308]

Went through Parker yesterday and the bees were gone.