Woods Canyon

Woods Canyon can be done either as a rugged non-technical out-and-back hike or as a technical loop, as described here. While the technical tributary isn't incredibly scenic (fun rappels, though) it does offer some different scenery than you would otherwise get on the out-and-back and is roughly the same mileage (assuming your destination is the supai pools). Note that this is a long, arduous day. Do not underestimate Woods Canyon.

Turn off I-17 onto FR 80. About 4 miles of driving down an aggressive, rocky and rutted road. 30 minutes to an hour (depending on how much you care about your vehicle). Bring spare axle shafts.

Bushy starting down canyon. R1: 40' tree in canyon or possible downclimb. 20' downclimb on boulders. 25' downclimb down angled sloped dry fall with good ledges. 15' downclimb RDC. 30' downclimb in crack. R2: 80' using rock pinch. Be mindful of rope eater cracks midway down rappel. R3: 70' climbing nut in rock crack. R4: 100' tree back about 30' from lip. Aggressive overhanging start.