トゥラローサ山脈のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

The canyon becomes narrower and rockier until coming to the area known as “the Box” with the river running through the gorge. Here the walls begin to rise and press in. There is little or no bank. Jump in and enjoy the adventure!

One of the many notable peaks in the area, Black Bull Peak rises to 8371 feet above Bull Canyon and is framed by views of Owl Canyon to the north, Buckskin Canyon to the south, and Cottonwood Canyon to the southeast. The rocky summit rises above the pines and climbing up it affords views of some of the higher peaks and cliffs of the San Francisco Mountains.

The canyon is nestled in trees with rocky outcroppings, and it offers distant views of Saddle Mountain and the nearby deeper Buckskin Canyon. The base of it is formed from a dry creek, but it may have water in it at some times of the year. It is also home to an old cattle corral, that is still in use. Bears are known to wander the canyons, so that is possibly how it got its name of “Dangerous Park”.

At 9,287 feet, Black Mountain sits on the border of the Gila Wilderness boundary. There is a small, inaccessible lookout tower at the top. Though much of the mountain is covered in spotty pine forests, there are open meadows on the peak that allow for better views of the surrounding mountains and forests.