Skates Canyon

February 20, 2024

On what felt like the first day of spring, we returned to Skates Canyon with the Gila Hikers.

Lingering snow on the Mogollon Mountains from the blockbuster snowstorm of February 10, 2024.

Dennis and Alan and a frozen seep.

Navigating the narrows.

Ken, Kim and Lisa.

Dennis, Kim and Alan.

After all that snow, we figured it would be flowing, and it was.

Air temp: 68°, water temp: 35°

Kim navigating the one tricky spot.

Ken's turn.

This time we continued up the main canyon to the end of the road.

Classic Gila Wilderness: crenelated cliffs and a meandering canyon.