Near Cecil Cove Loop to Thunder Canyon Falls
Thunder Canyon Falls (Fantasy Falls)

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Cecil Cove Loop to Thunder Canyon Falls

4.0 (7 Ratings)
Experience a great hike in the Ponca Wilderness Area with access to Thunder Canyon.
7.2
mi
Distance
904
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
7.23mi
Distance
904ft
Elevation Gain
906ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
1,529ft
High Point
921ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Cecil Cove Loop begins at the Erbie Trailhead parking lot. It winds down towards Cecil Creek and provides access to Thunder Canyon Falls.Note: The hike to Thunder Canyon Falls is treacherous and requires rock scrambling and creek crossings past many very slippery areas when wet. Many of our group fell when attempting this part of the hike. It is more challenging than any other part of Cecil Cove. Thunder Canyon Falls are impressive and well worth the visit. After returning from Thunder Canyon, head back towards Cecil Creek. The dirt path winds up the surrounding hills, past a cemetery and the foundations of old homesteads. The loop passes underneath McFerrin Point until it concludes at Erbie Road. On the way back, check out the views of the Buffalo River from the Goat Bluff.

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