BACKPACKING to Arizona Hot Springs via White Rock Canyon, Black Canyon

******* AMAZING ARIZONA BACKPACKING ADVENTURE ********
WEEKEND HIKE & CAMPING Friday, March 6th - Sunday, March 8th 2026

Lets Do This Again!

Hike down White Rock Canyon and set up camp & meet up with members that Kayaked up with "Just add Water" group that morning. We will be setting up camp for 2 nights at Arizona Hot Spring,
Find an Amazing Adventure for Saturday!!! I may have a few ideas. (Valley of Fire State Park) may be a big one.

DID ANYONE SAY A ONESIE PARTY FRIDAY & SATURDAY UP TO THE HOT SPRINGS AND AFTER BY THE CAMPFIRE....
(I have mine.)

Please bring 1 or more Sticks of firewood for the evening fire.

CARPOOL: meeting at Albertsons parking lot by McDonalds at 3140 W Carefree HWY, Phoenix, AZ 85086 on Carefree Highway and I-17, @ 8AM From this location it is a little over 3 1/2 hour drive (Depending on traffic) Try to adjust accordingly.
Please be respectful to others attending, let them know of any last minute changes.

Overview
There are several hot springs in the scenic, volcanic Black Mountains south of the Hoover Dam. The most accessible by foot are the Arizona Hot Springs. Erosion has created a slot canyon thru these mountains we now call White Rock Canyon. The beautiful sheer black walls lining this canyon are interrupted by the occasional bright white granite boulders that have been brought here by flash floods over the years.

Distance Round Trip 6.5 Miles
Elevation Gain 1289 ft +/-
Avg Time Round Trip 4 - 5 hrs.

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| Start time: 11:30 pm from the trailhead maybe a little later... (depending on traffic). it's downhill all the way to the Colorado River. The trail follows a ridgeline for the first half mile then enters the slot rather abruptly. In a very short distance, the walls on either side rise one hundred feet above. The canyon snakes back and forth offering constant anticipation of what is around the next bend. Forward vision is seldom more than one hundred yards. After 1.5 miles the canyon opens up briefly, perhaps for a quarter mile then narrows back to a slot. The walls of the canyon now tower 500 feet above and will continue to rise to over 1,000 feet ahead.At about 3 miles the canyon opens up to the banks of the Colorado River. The Colorado water appears a beautiful emerald color and is quite clear and cold. The beach is more pebbles than sand and sandals would be a welcome accessory for walking along the river as well as for the hot springs. Use caution around the Colorado as there are strong currents in this area. Take the trail south along the Colorado up over and around various obstacles to some nice panoramic views of the Black Canyon. Traveling about a quarter-mile will bring you to another beach with restrooms. There are two slot canyons to your left. Take the first one off to the northeast and stay in the canyon bottom. There is a natural arch on your left. The canyon becomes very narrow and you start to encounter water flowing. With the sound of waterfalls ahead you are certainly in the right place. Again snaking back and forth the anticipation builds as to what is ahead. You may not have a solitary experience but generally, you may encounter only a handful of people. |

Directions to the Hot Springs
Hike down a spectacular volcanic canyon to the Colorado River below Hoover Dam and relax in a pleasant hot spring in a nearby side canyon.

From the Alan Bible Visitor Center, follow US Hwy 93 east 8.4 miles (4.2 miles south of Hoover Dam). A paved parking area can be seen on your right (west side) Your car is now parked at the head of the White Rock Canyon.

National Park Pass/America The Beautiful Pass will get you in.

Vault Toilets are available at Arizona Hot Springs

No potable water available

What to bring: Food and water for entire trip, nutritious snacks, hat, sturdy footwear, sunscreen, camera, flashlight, food and water and camping gear for over nights stay.... and any other items that you as an EXPERIENCED backpacker/camper... And very important your sense for an Amazing Arizona Adventure!

READ THE FOLLOWING: The Organizer of this trip is a VOLUNTEER, not a "leader". The organizer IS NOT trained in first aid and is not a bonded expert mountain or kayaking guide. You will need to bring your own experience and judgment. If you want to enjoy the benefits of traveling in a group, then we suggest that you stay with the group on the trip.

The Event Planners, Leaders and all Organizers from "Amazing Arizona Adventures" are volunteers and are not professional guides. They will not be held responsible for you. The function of the Organizer is only to organize this event. Each person who signs up for and participates in our events are responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of his or her guests. You agree not to hold the trip Planners, Leaders or Organizers responsible if you get injured. By your confirmation of attending you agree to the above terms and agreements.

YOU are responsible for your own personal safety and that WE do not assume any responsibility or liability for you or your stuff.