2021-May: UT-Wave Lottery/WirePass/Paria Canyon/ Zion NP/Levels 2+3D/3N
Details
HikingOC Annual Trip Springtime to the Utah Landmarks
For a longer trip, join us on a road trip to NM and AZ Springtime!
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/277244632/
Schedule: Leaving OC late afternoon 6 PM Fri April 30 to late evening Mon May 3, 2021 (3D3N)
Please RSVP to the waiting list and contact me via message, email or in person to discuss more
We will have 3 days to try the Wave Lottery, hiking Paria Canyon and Grand staircase Escalante, either Zion NP or Bryce Canyon NP if not winning the Wave lottery.
If we win the Wave permits, we will hike it and still be hiking other landmarks and trails less travel in UT or Zion NP.
Read here for more info http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain/paria/permits.html
TRIP COST, DEPOSIT AND CANCELLATION
>>>Plan lodging and transportation your own, $75 coordinating fee (non-refundable deposit). Contact the host directly to get info***
>>>Estimate cost: including lodging, transportation, coordinating fee, Excluding: permits fees, food and any other expenses (may adjust from 5-10%+- after the trip after having the final cost on gas expenses): $420+ for 3 days/3 nights (double occupancy, $160 more if single occupancy)
>>>Advance deposit is $250 (non-refundable) and due by Mar 20, 2021. Payment after due date 10% more on deposit amount or depends on available spaces.
>>>CANCELLATION OF SERVICES: If you need to cancel, the deposit amount is non-refundable
***Cancellation 2 weeks or less prior to the trip, total estimate trip cost is forfeit.
The following EXCLUDING expenses:
- Most meals
- Permits (about $15 max) and Optional activities
Allow $60+ (your budget) for meals, optional activities and other expenses/gifts
General Rating/Difficulty: Levels 2 to 3: pace, elevation and distance. CLICK RATING TABLE http://files.meetup.com/1554500/RATING%20TABLE.pdf to read more about hiking skill levels
HIKING SCHEDULE:
Night 1: Fri April 30: leaving OC
Day 2: May 1: driving to Kanab, UT-Wave Lottery and hiking scenic trails
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/277621484/
Day 3: May 2: hiking the Wave if winning the permits or hiking Wirepass
https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/277620310/
Day 4: May 3: hiking the Wave if winning the permits or hiking Angel's Landing https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/277621558/
Previous trips:
2019-May: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/259913614/
2018-June https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/246307622/
2017-May: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/238867879/
2016-Dec: https://www.meetup.com/HikingOC/events/233605667/
Trails Map: Paria Canyon http://www.zionnational-park.com/buckskin-gulch.htm
Check here for:
- Paria Canyon area https://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/natmon/vermilion.html
- Weather Forecast http://www.intellicast.com/Local/Weather.aspx?location=USUT0127
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, snake bites, mountain lions 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