A canyoneer moving through a narrow rock passage

Barney Springs
Canyon

Northern Arizona

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Barney Spring Canyon is a forested tributary of West Fork Oak Creek on the Mogollon Rim.

Overview

Collection
Northern Arizona
Visits
2 recorded
Years
2007
Photographs
80
Reference
Canyon notes ↗

Barney Spring Canyon is a forested tributary of West Fork Oak Creek on the Mogollon Rim.

April 14, 2007 · May 16, 2007

Route & map

Barney Springs Canyon

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Geology

Along the Mogollon Rim and adjoining highlands, sedimentary strata meet a wider landscape of igneous and metamorphic rocks. The region’s abrupt relief marks the transition between the Colorado Plateau and Arizona’s central highlands.

Regional geology · National Park Service ↗

Hazards

Flooding, changing water levels, loose rock, and exposure can alter a canyon trip considerably. Check weather across the drainage, access requirements, and the conditions of the intended route. Any technical descent needs its own verified rope, anchor, and exit plan.

Canyon reference ↗ · These photographs record past visits. Detailed route information is being checked separately.

Photo albums

2 trips · 80 photographs

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