Jumpup Canyon

Our first trip to the Flat Tops in 2001 had been a hit, so naturally, we were ready for round two – A trip to the hinterlands of Arizona and Zion National Park to hike Angel’s Landing among other things. This time, we roped in high school buddy Greg Jahn and set our sights on one of the most remote spots Los Boyz has ever explored—Jumpup Canyon, Arizona. Tucked deep within the Kanab Creek Wilderness, just finding the trailhead was an adventure in itself. With no GPS to guide us, we navigated a labyrinth of forest service roads the old-school way—map, compass, and pure determination. When we finally arrived, the payoff was immediate: a sprawling, Grand Canyon-like vista that left us in awe.

The trail descended 2,000 feet from Sowats Point, winding across sandy benches and into the sculpted sandstone beauty of Jumpup Canyon. Vermilion cliffs, juniper pockets, and timeworn rock formations framed our journey. It was the kind of landscape that makes you feel small in the best way possible.

Our destination? A secluded campsite near Sheep Spring at the base of a towering 200-foot cliff. After navigating dry washes and sandy trails, we found the spot—and it was perfect. We spent two nights under the desert sky, exploring the canyon by day and relishing the solitude. Not another soul crossed our path the entire trip.

The hike out was no less dramatic, with steep ascents and sweeping views all the way back to the car. Emerging dusty and satisfied, we navigated the forest roads back to civilization, landing at a roadside bar in Fredonia for a well-earned round of beers. Sitting there, toasting another epic journey, we couldn’t have known just how much momentum Los Boyz was building. But one thing was certain: adventure was becoming our signature.

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