Several cliffs on the mountains are attractive to climbers, and the canyons and ridges offer opportunities for relatively easy hiking. Friendly, primitive camping sites are plentiful. Hells Canyon is a chance to escape the relatively nearby hubbub of Phoenix, a fact that draws a relatively large number of visitors. Cedar Basin Road forms the western boundary, and you can park at the head of several washes and hike east into the Wilderness. A four wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended.
Private land lies along the east, north and south boundaries.
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