Spring 2016 definitely didn’t turn out like I imagined. After months of planning, I scrapped my “Bryce to Canyonlands” itinerary due to a lingering ankle injury as well as schedule complications. Then more logistical conflicts doomed plan B as well. After Plan C seemed less than ideal, I ended up… Continue reading
The video of my 9-day, 153-mile loop hike around the Burr Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park. The windy/cold May 2016 trek through the land of slot canyons and wide-open vistas features Big Horn Canyon, Zebra Slot, Harris Wash, Choprock Canyon, Lower Muley Twist, Upper… Continue reading
I’m headed out today for a series of exploration hikes in southern Utah. 🙂 Unfortunately I won’t be doing the Bryce to Canyonlands Hike as originally planned due to misc. circumstances. However, I’ve got a good itinerary on tap featuring several multi-day hikes exploring some spots I’ve wanted to hit… Continue reading
Poverty Wash is a tributary of the East Fork of the Virgin River just east of Zion National Park. The lower end includes a scenic section of narrows and is strongly suggested as a diversion for anybody hiking The Barracks. It only takes 30-45 minutes roundtrip to hike up through… Continue reading
Good water is hard to find along many stretches of the Hayduke Trail. This is especially true crossing the Kaiparowits Plateau (Section 7). At Grosvenor Arch one will find pit toilets and trash, but no water. If there aren’t any friendly tourists willing to supply water, then this short diversion… Continue reading
Monday Canyon is a remote canyon on the Kaiparowits Plateau. The canyon cuts down the western side of Fiftymile Mountain towards Rogers Canyon which soon turns into Croton Canyon which leads to Lake Powell. The canyon has seen increased usage since becoming a part of the Hayduke Trail (Section 7).… Continue reading
Asay Slot (pronounced as in AC/DC) is a cool side canyon in the Upper Paria drainage. The lower portion is easily accessible and just off the Paria. Backpackers visiting the area can drop their packs and explore the short and shallow slot and then be back to the river within… Continue reading
In 2005, Mike Coronella and Joe Mitchell published their guidebook to the 800-mile Hayduke Trail — a new route from ‘Arches to Zion through the Grand Canyon’ as it said on the cover. The publication of this unofficial trail inspired me to finally take the plunge and do the extended… Continue reading
The Loop of the Colorado River is an interesting location where the river doubles back on itself twice in tight progression. It looks cool on the map and it’s pretty awesome to see in real life as well. Most people don’t do The Loop as a destination hike. Its remote… Continue reading
Behind the Rocks is a great region of fins, arches, spires and canyons just south of Moab. The area provides several options for day-hikes, short backpacking trips or even an alternate route for Hayduke Trail hikers looking to escape the official route along the paved road. This guide describes a… Continue reading
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