Today's adventure brought me back to Willis Creek, a delightful little canyon that I first hiked with my dad in November 2005. Willis Creek is a lesser-known slot canyon in the southwest, but is quite spectacular in its own right. It is also much easier to hike than most other slot canyons, with very little elevation change. From the parking area its only about a 5 to 10 minute walk to the first set of narrows. The creek has 3 or 4 sets of narrows, with each having its own appeal for different reasons. At one point the canyon is narrow enough that you can stretch out your arms and touch both sides of the canyon at the same time.
This is easily one of my favorite spots in the southwest, because it is so amazing but also because you are more likely to have a nice, quiet experience here.
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