#conditions On the drive in, Google maps suggests a different way than Ryan describes Google suggestion is similar length on dirt but comes in from north rather than south at the TH One really sandy spot on a bend that Subaru Outback handled with a little baja driving keep up your speed around the corner but might be bad in a low-clearance car On the first rap, Ryan's beta points to the tree, but it is a very sad tree Ryan's map actually points to a different spot on the north side, with bomber boulders Do that Blu...

We were going to try this route yesterday but didn't wind up making it As of 16JAN2024 there is a pretty good rock slide on Long Canyon Rd about halfway up If you have a very capable 4x4 you could avoid the big boulders and drive over the smaller rocks/boulders there to get across, but they were quite sharp looking and we didn't want to risk shredding a tireOnce we made it to the trailhead using Potash Rd instead, we were quite a bit behind schedule The road there is slightly icy and snowy but nothing crazy at leas...

Finally finished the county high points with S Tent mountain being the final ascent It was a beautiful October afternoon with perfect weather The campsite we found following the hike on Skyline Drive was sublime Now I need a county low points list : Thanks RTR!

Descended 5/21/2022 Group of 2 took 4 hours with a visit to the ruins A bad foot cramp slowed one of us down in a lot of the sand/gravel walking, but it was well worth it This canyon feels especially adventurous, even for how technically straightforward and physically easy it was The narrows and technical section were short, but one of the most beautiful slot chambers I've visited The adventurous exit and visit to the ruins all made this well worth it! We even encountered a gopher snake drinking from a small seep a...

While camping in Upper Joe’s Valley, we saw a forest service sign with a map of the area that had points of interest marked on it Rock Creek Falls was one of those points Having not heard of Rock Creek Falls, it piqued my interested and it proved irresistible We visited on a stormy Saturday in the summer When we pulled up to the Rock Creek Falls pullout, I will admit to being disappointed! The small falls were indeed a waterfall, but not much taller than I am! Fortunately, motivated prevailed, and we hiked up Rock ...

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The Henry Mountains were the last mapped mountains in the lower 48 and currently home to the largest unmanaged bison heard in the United States The mountain range was volcanically formed, and still resembles a volcano from a distance The Henry Mountains are truly unique area; the area is wild, dry, and a stark contrast to the lower elevation desert country surrounding it Mt Ellen is the highest peak in the Henry mountains, as well as being the highest point in Garfield County At 11,500 ft, it offers a cool and refr...

The Wave is one of the most iconic and difficult places to visit in Utah It is difficult not so much because of the terrain or hike length, but because of how hard it is to get a permit! It took me about 45 tries in the lottery, 85% of those in the advanced lottery, and 15% or so in the shorter-term daily lottery, to finally win a permit This was spread out over years as I would enter for a while, get frustrated and take a break, then inevitably start trying again The Wave is a small section of the larger Coyote Bu...

Did this canyon on 4/6/13 Used the short-cut access to the south prong of the canyon Found shallow water in 3 places & was able to avoid by stemming At one, we tossed in a rock to provide footing for one step across Pothole before the last rap was dry so meat-anchored in & clambered out Final rap station was rigged on right side LDC with a bolt and 11 mm rope with a link on the end hanging over the edge Also a loop installed on same rope further back from the edge On left side of canyon was a long piece of blue web...

Completed 4/21/13 Would not call this "family-friendly" This is a good introduction to vary narrow canyons Even skinny people will not be able to pass through on the floor of some sections Take a minimal pack No rappeling required so no rope or harness but 40 ft webbing to assist with climbing back up if going to the big drop Found water in numerous spots up to shin deep Most were avoidable but not all The climb back up from the end is quite physical, but extended stemming further back up canyon is also There are ...