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Best Canyon Crossings for Early Season

Dusty Holloway 6/22/2026 8:32pm

Looking to hit some canyons this spring and I'm trying to decide which ones will be open first. Anyone have experience with early season crossings in Arizona? I've heard the Willow Springs Road crossing on the Salt River is usually one of the first to open, but what about others like Tonto Natural Bridge or Fossil Springs?

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