The United States Congress designated the Hassayampa River Canyon Wilderness Area in 1990 and it now has a total of 12,300 acres. For a complete listing of public laws and further information on district offices, click here. The Hassayampa River flows freely for several miles along the southern and eastern portions of this Wilderness, supporting a riparian habitat. The area reaches a high point on Sam Powell Peak at 4,015 feet in the western portion, where you'll also discover a striking geological monolith called The Needle. Side canyons and uplands are covered in chaparral, paloverde, and saguaro.
Visitors come to backpack or horsepack and to photograph the landscape.
A piece of private land exists within the Wilderness boundary and should not be crossed without prior permission. The easiest access also crosses private land and permission should be obtained prior to your visit.