Aravaipa Canyon Backpack Trip

April 2003



Jeff, Bev, Joe, Spencer, Nick, Brandon, Augie, Matt, Gary, Brian and Bob

And we're off! Hiking into the east entrance of Aravaipa Canyon, headed for Hell Hole Canyon.


Do you promise this is a flat hike?



We set up camp and then take off for a day hike up Hell Hole Canyon.

The Scouts find a gila monster!! Mrs. Moreash tells everyone they found a chuckawalla, it's a good thing she's not the Nature merit badge counselor.

Exploring slot canyons in Hell Hole.

Stopping for a break at a spring -- Matt enjoys the water and the old guys take a nap.


 

Another spring, refreshing cool water!



Matt finds a great climbing tree!

Dinner time -- Mark and Rich bring steak and beans, with plenty for everyone!

Gary and Daffy

Time to pack up and hike out, but luckily this hike is flat all the way out too!



He-Man!

Bev and Joe find some wildlife in the canyon. We'll ask Mrs. Moreash to help us identify this rare native Aravaipa Canyon Dinosaur.


Chalo's!

Augie enjoys his menudo and Nicks tries a combo plate. Yum!