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Hello Everyone I figure I would start off my first post with a question. Any help advice or ideas are greatly appreciated.
I have been wanting to visit the pools for several years now but something always seems to come up. I have made the attempted visit twice.
The first time I went to far and took the road south of the windmil that comes out on the highway bewteen Superior and Kearny.
The second time last year their was a huge setup of core drills in the middle of the road after you pass the metal gate. The road was all roped off with plastic fencing like it was closed.
Is the road still open or do I need to start the trip from the OakFlats area? Do I need any climbing gear if I just want to visit the first pool, from what I have read it seems that I dont. Are their leeches in the water?
Thanks for any help
Devils Canyon Still Open?
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Devils Canyon Still Open?
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Re: Devils Canyon Still Open?
Don't let a little thing like leeches stop you...Just pull them off when you get out.... 
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Re: Devils Canyon Still Open?
Rick might know more on access as he was there in March. You might send him a PM as he may not read the forum.
No gear is required, there are bypasses to the major drops. On the first or second there is a small 12-15 ft slanted drop. There is typically a gnarly rope in place. If not 7mm or webbing is plenty to get by or perhaps nothing for the fearless.
No gear is required, there are bypasses to the major drops. On the first or second there is a small 12-15 ft slanted drop. There is typically a gnarly rope in place. If not 7mm or webbing is plenty to get by or perhaps nothing for the fearless.
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Re: Devils Canyon Still Open?
No way am I going to let a few insects stop me from completing this trip.Outdoor Lover wrote:Don't let a little thing like leeches stop you...Just pull them off when you get out....
Thats awesome I appreciate the info, this time I want to be better prepared.joe bartels wrote:Rick might know more on access as he was there in March. You might send him a PM as he may not read the forum.
No gear is required, there are bypasses to the major drops. On the first or second there is a small 12-15 ft slanted drop. There is typically a gnarly rope in place. If not 7mm or webbing is plenty to get by or perhaps nothing for the fearless.
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