Sierra Ancha Overnighter: Backpacking Parker Creek in Arizona 

This was one of those "what hike should I do today?" trips. The Sierra Anchas have a significantly larger trail system than what is shown here. Some maps don't even show what's there! That in mind, I'd only recommend that *experienced* hikers go past Parker Creek onto the Rim Trail. There will be some minor-intermediate bushwhacking and route finding. Nothing terrible, but things want to cut you up. Water is extremely limited; that's why this place isn't well known for its backpacking. I'd only been there one other time before this trip - so my beta was extremely limited and will be returning for future longer trips.

Incredibly beautiful!

the cliffs look like petrified wood, beautiful

19:26 "That's how those words go together." That was so good I had to rewind. It was even better the second time. I'm still chuckling. How to turn a bushwhackingfest into good comedy. You realize, of course, that many (maybe even most) of your trips don't turn out exactly as planned...but you just roll with it. The way the ball crumbles, or the cookies bounces...or something. Pretty cool. Can't imagine a better attitude for going solo. Thanks for another fun adventure, bro'. 😎

Thank you for the Rim Trail views and trail status. I did some hiking in the Anchas last year and earlier this year. I had hiked Parker Creek to the Workman Creek Road trailhead and back. I also hiked the Abbey's Way Trail up to the lookout tower. I wanted to hike parts of the Moody Point and Murphy's trails. I had done some trail maintenance on all four trails which slowed my progress. I think I took about four separate trips, as I was only day hiking. I even hiked Workman Creek to below the falls. Water was flowing but not too bad. It was quite a job to hike up to the road from below the falls; lots of loose rock. My plan is to retry Murphy's Trail towards Edwards Spring. I would like to view the cave dwelling canyons from above. That separated tree which you walked through on the Parker Creek trail was not cut when I did the hike in May 2020. Your video and narrative were very good. It will probably peek the interest of some of your local followers. Thanks again for video adventure and - Happy Trails!

I spent a few of my growing-up years in Tucson. I forget how forested and green the desert can be. Looks like those clouds were moving pretty fast for not having too much crazy wind down below. Thanks for a peaceful video.

Always wondered what that trail was like. Thank you for the video.

Nice video, you make very good videos. Thanks for sharing.

I never heard of this wilderness area. I’ll add it to my list. Thank you!

Awesome video once again. Thanks. Fantastic. Similar to Mogollón Rim area which was another one of your many fantastic backpacking videos. Fan. Grateful. I can see you hiking the AZT, CDT or PCT. What cook kit/stove/pot system do you use?

Ah, thanks for the tour and the Fun Fact! Good to know that's where old Cactus Ed hung out!

I wonder if drought or pine beetle killed them pines. Tht sucks.. yea that territory is remote an gorgeous thanks for sharing.

Too bad you turned around where you did. That's probably the last really bad spot. The rest of the rim loop is still slightly overgrown and scratchy but the views get fantastic. Hope you make it out to Edward Spring someday and are able to check of the views from the cliffs nearby for a special treat.

Interesting area. A couple of views reminded me of the Mesa Verde area and another of some drainages in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend. Nice overnight and thanks for sharing with us. Is it usually that dry of water sources?

your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you so much. What gtype of camera do you use or is it a GoPro

I hiked in that area about two years ago. Got a little further in past the check station, not nearly as far as you went in. Have you been back there? That is a super remote area, saw no one back there. Told a friend about it later and he said that area and the canyons around it are some of the most remote areas in the state. That some how didn’t surprise me. Have wanted to check out Devils Chasm for some time. How far was that from you?

Was wondering if the monument for the hiker that disappeared off that trail is still there? It was near the top.