Bear Canyon 3B1, Arizona

Bear Canyon is a North Arizona canyon we decided to grab at the last minute before heading back to Vegas. At 2.5 hours car to car, the canyon is quite short and didn't take long to get through. Rappels were straightforward and under 100 feet — check a canyon beta site for specific rope lengths. The approach was not all that steep and it was easy to find our way in.

The water was a bit cold so a 3mm wetsuit came in handy for the short swims. The scenic section was nice but short-lived. The hike out was steep but a small trail was in place. A perfect canyon for a Sunday afternoon when you just don't want to go home and still have a bit more energy. Refer to Ropewiki for specific beta.

🎒 Gear for this: Sterling Canyoneering Rope · Petzl Grigri+ · Petzl Vertex Helmet · Petzl Canyon Harness