Royal Arch - 3/19 - 3/29

[hikeaz]

We have a couple of spaces on this trip - Contact me if you'd be interested...


The RA route is a rugged trail/route down the South Bass (west of Gr Cyn Village on S Rim). It can be completed in a loop by returning up the S Bass on the 4th or 5th day.
OUR itinerary includes adding on the West Tonto Tr over to Boucher/Hermit for a total of 9 nights in the cyn.
If you prefer the short route, you will need to arrange transportation back from the TH (we can talk about this). This trip requires a transport over the Indian Res (Res permit $25 plus transport cost) plus permit fees at $5/night.

The route involves some exposure (most of which may be bypassed) and a 20' drop that we will need to descend with the use of rope.

Thur, March 19th Drive to Gr Cyn- camp out
Fri, March 20th Hike in to BR9 Garnet Use Area to vicinity of Royal Arch
Sat, March 21st BR9 Garnet Use Area - Visit Elves Chasm and over to Gems on West Tonto Tr
Sun, March 22nd ? miles further over on West Tonto Tr
Mon, March 23rd ? miles on West Tonto Tr for camp at BQ9 S Bass Use Area
Tues, March 24th BP9 Ruby Use Area
Wed, March 25th BO9 Slate Use Area
Thurs, March 26th BN9 Boucher User Area
Fri, March 27th - 29th Extending permit for Boucher/Hermit
Sun, March 29th Hike out and drive home