There is an annual closure in place for this, Timpie, and Nighthawk canyons from 4/1 - 8/31 Also for a handful of other Capitol Reef slots, check the NPS website for more information

That was an interesting read, and it makes complete sense now why none of the beta had info on those bolts; we went on my birthday which was the day after they installed them Thank you for sharing! I find your website to be the most helpful!

Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the easiest of the Wasatch 11000’ peaks, and a great introduction to peak bagging in the Wasatch Mountains The lofty summit has big views of the surrounding ridges and peaks, while the hike up passes the ever stunning Cecret Secret Lake Sugarloaf Mountain is #27 out of a list of 30 peaks in the Wasatch with an elevation of 11,000’ or more, though just barely with its elevation of 11,051’ Note: The short approach and easy navigation make it suitable for most, with a couple of caveats Fir...

Attempted to reach the trailhead from hwy 24 in a 2WD van and got stuck in the sand several times Barely had enough service to call for help from the amazing people at Goblin Valley park Definitely recommend 4wd just to be safe

ACCESS ISSUE: As of fall 2019, a No Trespassing sign was placed at the first rappel in Boundary Canyon See this thread for possible updates For more information, the number on the sign to call is 435-673-4983 It appears the land owner is simply wanting a waiver signed before doing the canyon Please contact the land owner for permission/current status before doing the canyon Boundary Canyon is Kolob Canyons little brother and neighbor Much shorter, this is a great first step for those aspiring to do Kolob Boundary a...

Smiling Cricket Canyon, also known as Poe Canyon and even L Canyon, was first descended by Mike Bogart and Jenny Hall in 1981 and called Poe Their bold descent went unrepeated and more or less unknown for almost 30 years In 2007, Jason Pease wandered the area looking for canyons and re-found Poe, naming it Smiling Cricket He descended it in the summer of 2008 with Mark Fleck Of the three canyons in the area Happy Dog, Laughing Baboon, and Smiling Cricket, Jason and Mark ended up in the biggest of the three He and M...

I'm thinking about going here this weekend with my Bf and dog On another website it says there is primitive camping here Would it be a good place for us to camp and let the dog run free How long of a drive is it from SLC Would a Toyota Tacoma make it down the roads - Alicia

I was told the Park Service is trying to minimize rope grooves and damage to the tree, and allowed a permit for the new bolts / supports them being there to help prevent further damage

Route is now bolted into submission There are now 5 short bolted raps, the 6th rap remains a deadman Bolts are very well done, possibly by a guide service Even more family friendly

Group of 4 super fun cliff jumping slot One person depth checked and the rest jumped most of the down climbs Pools were pretty full and deep for the most part Felt longer than it was but super chill approach and exit All the webbing still there