Deadman Falls Loop

21 mi4,415 ft Rating 10/10Difficulty 8/10

7,028 ft 3,694 ft

Elevation along the recorded route — 3,694 ft at its lowest to 7,028 ft at its highest.

A long hike with an epic payoff, this route goes up Rock Creek Trail (which has several great seasonal waterfalls) up to Deadman Falls (the premium waterfall in the Mazzies) and then back down Barnhardt (with more seasonal waterfalls).

Photos

Traces of snow along the Mazatzal Range
First of many waterfalls
Amazing section of Rock Creek Trail
Climbing up to the snowy peaks
Large drop of Rock Creek Falls
Faint trail, small cairns, and snow
Trace of a trail west of the saddle
Three impressive drops into the canyon
Deadman Creek rushing west towards the Verde
Small falls along the trail
Lots of water flowing on the trail
Plenty of snow along the distant ridge
Waterfalls along the Barnhardt Trail

Along the way

Spring 3

Hopi
Chilson
Chilson Tanks

Creek 4

North Deadman
Barnhardt Tributary 2
Barnhardt Tributary 3
Rock Creek

Camping 1

Horse Camp Seep

Trailhead 1

Barnhardt Trailhead

Junction 4

Barnhardt / Mazatzal Divide Trail Junction
Y Bar / Barnhardt Trail Junction
Barnhardt / Sandy Saddle Trail Junction
Half Moon / Rock Creek Trail Junction