Mushroom Drops

A scenic and moderate adventure in the Mother Canyon. Enjoy 4th class scrambles up sandstone slabs on the approach to the Mushroom rock. Take a break for a quick photo shoot at this iconic formation before gearing up and heading to rap one; or take a short excursion to the sky island for amazing views of Boynton and Long Canyons. The route starts at a drainage that leads to an ancient waterway. Pass through a Sinaguan dam and follow the water course to four overhanging rappels. The route finishes with a spectacular 200' rappel that is mostly free hanging. Enjoy the views of a well preserved cliff dwelling nestled on narrow shelf below. Please respect the remnants of the Sinaguan dam and dwellings site.

Approach via Boynton Canyon TH, following well traveled social trails most of the way. When you get to the point on the approach in the beginning where you are on a wall shaped like a long wave on your right, stay on it, do not veer left into the brush. Updated approach beta and kml available @ sedonacanyoneering.com

All rappels are mostly free hanging and overhung. continue RDC to slickrock water course. Continue RDC in watercourse, then downclimb to get to R3

Follow wash to main trail and return to your vehicle @ Boynton TH.