Canyon Rim

​GET 2017 Day 8, March 25, Saturday.

Start town of Mammoth on Aravaipa bypass route segment 6 alt mile 9.5

End at rim of Turkey Creek Canyon, near segment 6 alt mile 30.

Miles walked: 20.5

Cowboy Miller Road heads east several miles toward a tall mountain ridge. Looking back at Mammoth…

Here are the mountains getting closer.


Heading towards low spot on mountain

Cross-country up arroyo with rock scramble.

Little Table Mountain ahead


Tough jeep road terrain


Cool mining ruins


Nearing rim of deep canyon at sunset, several memorable rock formations


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I find a little ledge protected from the wind just down from Turkey Creek Canyon rim, and set up camp with inspiring views.

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