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Ahhh, the internet. Such a great resource for finding new places to explore… Like the “secret” waterfall in Madera Canyon of Arizona. Just mention the words “waterfall” and “Arizona” and we’re all ears.

To find this secret but not so secret trail, we parked at the Proctor Trail parking area then took to the paved trail for about 200 feet until we reached an unmarked and unpaved trail to the right.

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

Take the unmarked, unpaved but well trodden trail down….

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

And voila! The secret but not so-secret “waterfall”! 😆

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

Clearly we came at the wrong time.

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon
Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

We followed the stream down in hopes of finding a better flow…

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

Is it back here?

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon
Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

There you have it folks! An Arizona waterfall! 😆

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon

Better luck next time!

Hiking to the secret waterfall in Madera Canyon along the Proctor Trail, Arizona, AZ - AmericanExpeditioners /secret-proctor-waterfall-madera-canyon
Proctor Waterfall Overview
Coordinates / Address
31.7411249,-110.8890757
Fees / Permit
$5
Difficulty
Super Easy
Usage
Light
Pets allowed
Yes, on leash.
Camera Info
iPhone X
Length
200-ish feet
Elevation Gain
Tips & Things to Note
Best done during monsoon season or after snowmelt

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