2017-May: Utah Landmarks: Escalante NM/Capitol Reef/Arches NPs-Goblin Valley SP

2017 Utah Expedition (Part 2): National Parks, State Parks and unique landmarks: Grand staircase Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley State Park and Arches National Park.

FYI to RSVP: Part 1 (CA & NV Deserts) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615982/) and Part 3 (UT & AZ: Slot Canyon/Lottery the Wave permits) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238867879/)

Please RSVP to the waiting list, meet in person on the trails, via message, email for further discussion.

Please see below for Estimate Cost and Advance Deposit. Due date will be by Mar 31, 2017

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Past Trip: 2011 Photos (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/3671142/), Arches NP 2012 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/#183797912) and 2012 Canyonlands NP (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/photos/11932322/)

General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 1+ to 3 Slow to Moderate/Strenuous for distance, elevation and speed; Click RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to read more about difficulty levels.

WHAT TO BRING AND WEAR: water, snacks, food for breakfasts and lunches on the trails. Wear layers clothes, clothes don't get wet easy, hiking shoes, extra socks and clothes to change after the hike, a sleeping bag/warm blanket, hiking poles and 10 Hiking Essentials (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/messages/boards/thread/9535234)

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ADVANCE DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION:

***Plan your own and only join us to hike, $80 (non-refundable consulting fee). Contact the host directly for more info.

Estimate Cost: $699+ for 5 nights double occupancy lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, but entrance fees and meals.

1. Advance Deposit due by Mar 31, 2017. (Add 10% to deposit amount if send by April 15, 2017) THE FIRST 10 HIKERS SIGN UP AND SEND DEPOSIT WILL GET 15% DISCOUNT!

***Lodging: $350 (non-refundable deposit)

2. The following policies apply when making a cancellation:

***After putting down deposit, it is non-refundable

***1 week prior to the trip: 100% of the total estimate trip amount is subject to forfeiture

1. Lodging: hotel rooms and/or house: double occupancy (triple or 4 per/room or single occupancy TBD)
2. Transportation: carpool 3-4 persons on a sedan/SUV 4 doors or 5/6 in a van

The following EXCLUDING expenses: Meals/other activities/some park entrance fees: ($100+) depends on your budget.

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Tentative Itinerary: subject to change due to weather condition

Part 1 (CA & NV Deserts) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615982/): Friday April 28 - Sunday April 30: Valley of Fire State Park-NV and Mojave National Preserve-CA

Part 2: Monday May 1 - 5, 2017: Grand staircase Escalante National Monument, Capitol Reef National Park, Goblin Valley State Park, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. There will be 5 days from Sunday afternoon April 30 to Friday morning May 5, 2017

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Day 1: Sunday April 30, 2017: Tour and Hike Goblin Valley State Park. Overnight near Goblin Valley State Park (Hanksville)

Day 2: Monday May 1, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239536817/): Continue hiking Goblin Valley and getting to Arches National Park. Overnight in Moab.

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Day 3: Tuesday May 2, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239537040/): continue Arches National Park: 5-10 miles, overnight in Moab, UT.

Day 4: Wednesday May 3, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239537171/): Continue with Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, overnight in Moab, UT

Day 5: Thursday May 4, 2017 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239537274/): Continue with Canyonlands NP and heading to Capitol Reef National Park, Calf Creek Falls/Escalante National Monument and Mossy Cave/Waterfall, overnight in Bryce, UT

Day 6: Friday May 5, 2017: Kanab, UT & Page, AZ

Part 3 (UT & AZ: Slot Canyon/Lottery the Wave permits) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238867879/): Friday May 5 - Monday May 8, 2017: Antelope Canyon, Water Hole Canyon-Page, AZ and Grand Staircase Escalante/Wave, UT or White Pocket.

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REMINDER: By joining the meetup, you agree to Meetup Terms of Service releases the Organizer and Assistant Organizers from any liability related to incidents that occur at Meetup gatherings

> YOU acknowledge THAT WE ARE NOT PROFESSIONALS.

> YOU ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR SAFETY

Hiking is a rewarding and pleasant activity in nature, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of. Those include, but are not limited to, trip and fall injuries, bee stings, poison oak exposure, ticks, mountain lions, coyote, snake bites or wildlife. By signing up for this event, you agree to hold harmless the hike organizer, assistant organizers and other participants for any injuries sustained during this hike