2017-UT/AZ: Antelope Canyons-Wave-North Rim Grand Canyon -Hiking/Rafting !
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HikingOC Special Trip to AZ and UT (Part 3) late Spring for a chance of lottery the Wave permit-Kanab, UT and rafting Colorado river at Glen Canyon Dam, Horeseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyons (http://www.antelopeslotcanyon.com/)-Page, AZ. Please RSVP to the waiting list and contact me via message, email or in person to discuss more. FYI check out Part 1 (CA & NV Deserts) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615982/) & Part 2 (UT-National & State Parks) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615248/)
Please see below for Estimate Cost and Advance Deposit. Due date will be by April 10, 2017
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Paria Canyon area: If we get the Wave permits, it'll be Paria Canyon, UT area. If not, we'll add Grand Staircase Escalante
Read Coyote Buttes Permit Area (https://www.blm.gov/site-page/programs-recreation-permits-and-passes-lotteries-and-permit-systems-arizona-coyote-buttes) for more info
Tentative schedule: May 5 - 8, 2017 (Optional to leave May 9 for one extra chance of the Wave permit)
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Advance Deposit: see below for the nights you join. Due by April 10, 2017 (Add 10% to deposit amount if send by April 14, 2017).
Estimate cost: from $349+ (not including the boat tour $225) per person double occupancy lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, entrance fees. Contact for cost of single and triple occupancy.
***Plan camping, lodging and carpooling your own, $40 (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info for booking.
***Camping: 1st come 1st serve nearby the lodging area ($20-$30)
***3 nights lodging: $250 (non-refundable deposit)
***4 nights lodging: $300 (non-refundable deposit)
The cost will include: lodging and gas sharing (higher if car rentals), not included other activities and meals.
The following EXCLUDING expenses:
- Full Day Boat/Kayak Tour ($225), Permits, Entrance Fees and Meals.
- Optional activities
Allow $100+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts
CANCELLATION OF SERVICES:
The following policies apply when making a cancellation:
***After putting down deposit, it is non-refundable
***1 week: 100% of the total amount is subject to forfeiture
HIKING SCHEDULE:
General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 1+ to 3: pace, elevation and distance. CLICK RATING TABLE (http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf) to read more about hiking skill levels
Day 1: May 5 Fri: Kanab, lottery for the Wave, then go to Page for Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238867879/).
Day 2: May 6 Sat: The Wave (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239748311/)
Day 3: May 7 Sun (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239777297/): Hike Paria Canyon-Kanab, UT or North Rim Grand Canyon
Day 4 (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/239777048/): May 8 Mon: Full Day Boating/Kayaking/Hiking Labyrinth-Lake Powell, Page, AZ (http://www.lakepowellhiddencanyonkayak.com/full-day/)
Part 1 (CA & NV Deserts) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615982/) & Part 2 (UT-National & State Parks) (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238615248/)
Photos from the past year:
2016-Dec: Day 1 Coral Pink Sand Dunes (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/235868837/)
2016-Dec: Days 2 & 3: Paria Canyon and Wave (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/235681010/)
2016-Dec: Days 3 & 4: (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/235667061/)Wave/Zion NP (https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/235667061/)
2016-Dec: Days 4 & 5 : Bryce National Park (https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm)
Trails Map: Paria Canyon (http://www.zionnational-park.com/buckskin-gulch.htm)
Accommodation: Overnights in Page, AZ; Kanab, Springdale and Bryce, UT
Check here for:
- Paria Canyon area (https://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/natmon/vermilion.html)
- Weather Forecast (http://www.myforecast.com/bin/expanded_forecast_15day.m?)
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