About us
This is a hiking group for those who enjoy a little challenge off the beaten path and who also like to take some time to breathe, photograph, or meditate and contemplate the various environments we explore--inner and outer. If you are fit enough for a few miles and some cross-country and some scrambling--singles, friends, or couples-- and like to explore, come and join us!
Upcoming events
1
West Zion: Cave Valley Hoo Doos
Davis Food & Drug, 495 N State Street, La Verkin, UT, USRating: About 3.5 miles with around 700 feet total climbing. Under five hours total. Mostly easy to moderate, but with several steep strenuous climbs on the red rock. Some sand and a few bushes along the approach and return. Altitude is about 6000 feet.
Zion's backcountry hike limit: 12 hikers, 6 hikers per group.
This hike is in conjunction with Red Rock Hiking and the 12 persons allowed s being split between the two groups. So you may be able to get onto this hike with the other group if this one is full.
----
Do you like red rock hoodoos and beautiful views? Do you like scrambling around on them? Then this is the hike for you. We're talking a miles-long red rock ridge, 300 feet high, and all broken out with hoodoos along its length. Most of the sides are too sheer to climb, but there are "easier" ways up and down if you know where to look.
----
Sorry about the early start, but it is high summer, and thunderstorms are predicted later in the afternoon, so we're going early while it's nice and cool and lightning– free.
Among the highest hoodoos are a few small pools. If the summer monsoon rains this week fill those pools, small frogs may be emerging from those pools at this time, croaking their little hearts out. :)
----
Overall it's a fun morning redrock scramble with a chance for light swimming. ;-)
----
Prep: 2-3 big bottles of water, good gloves for the rock-gripping, stout shoes, a sun hat, and some food. And bring that camera! ;-)
----
Meet: We meet at the Davis Market in La Verkin at 6am. Then it's 22 miles paved driving up Kolob Reservoir Road to the roadside trailhead in West Zion.
***
Notice:
Meetup organizers are not touring guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.7 attendees
Past events
199
Group links
Organizers
Members
367
