Much of the hike was through Aravaipa Creek, which runs perennially. Those who say Arizona has no water are obviously missing out.
We went with my sister and brother-in-law who also enjoy backpacking canyons, and have a few more lightweight trips under their belt than Brian and me. Like all good outdoors-men & women, we loved "nerding out" on all things camping, including comparing gear and sharing stories by the fire.
The water was beautiful to wade, bathe or swim in. Clean and full of native fish. Although we had heavy wind throughout the first night, the sun came bursting through after that. The night sky was bright with stars and the birds aplenty. Couldn't ask for a better way to spend our time off.
