Bryce Canyon NP & Vicinity/Winter Wonderland in Southern Utah (Level 2)
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Bryce Canyon National Park (http://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm) "Hoodoos and forest mixed together
There is no place like Bryce Canyon. Hoodoos (odd-shaped pillars of rock left standing from the forces of erosion) can be found on every continent, but here is the largest collection of hoodoos in the world! Descriptions fail. Cave without a roof? Forest of stone? Photographs do not do it justice. An imagination an wonder will serve you when visiting Bryce Canyon National Park."
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Today is Day 2 of the New Year weekend road trip (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/226200562/). We will visit and hike the Winter Wonderland in Southern Utah. Other landmarks passing by are Cedar Breaks National Monument, Navajo Lake and Duck Creek Village . There are lots of trails, but they cover with snow. Some trails are closed (dangerous conditions). Bring your snow gear in case you like challenge hikes. The scenic hikes will be OK with your waterproof hiking shoes or hiking boots.
Photos on previous trips: Bryce Canyon in Fall 2011 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/26253391/)
More info: Park Map (http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/Whole_Park_summer-web.pdf)
Meeting time: 8 AM
Duration: 5- 8 hours
Distance: 2-10 miles
General Rating/Difficulty: Level 2 for snow conditions on the trails. Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to learn more about hike levels
We could have dinner at RubysInn (http://www.rubysinn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dinner-menu-2015.pdf) (regular group cook dinner as a backup plan in case too crowded at the restaurant) Check for Winter Activities in Bryce (http://www.rubysinn.com/winter-activities/)
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