Dry Canyon

Take it slow, and keep an eye out for all the hidden gems along this amazing trail. Dry Canyon can be its own adventure, but combined with the other trails of the Great Hunt Loop, it creates a truly memorable 4x4 experience. The trail has numerous petroglyph sites along the trail, and others can be found by exploring the side canyons on foot. Cairns can also be seen sitting on ledges within the canyon. The northern trailhead begins at a working mine plant within Nine Mile Canyon, where the trail begins winding through towering cliffs of the rugged canyon. A large campsite can be found near the trailhead, or, more quiet, primitive sites can be found further up the canyon. The trail requires 4x4, high-clearance, and durable off-road-type tires. There are short sections within the wash that have large rocks, requiring careful tire placement to prevent high centering.  The climb out of the canyon along the southern section to Water Canyon is narrow, but passable in all full-width vehicles. The trail is impassable to tall camper vehicles.