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Best canyon routes for high-clearance vehicles in southern AZ

Dusty Holloway 7/03/2026 12:31pm

Just got back from a weekend trip and I'm still trying to process the epic views at the bottom of Vulture Peak Canyon, but I'm already planning my next adventure. Does anyone have experience with canyon crossings in their high-clearance rigs? Looking for routes that are safe for vehicles like mine, with good recovery points if needed.

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