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!
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Taylor Creek South Fork
Kolob Visitors Center, 3752 E. Kolob Canyon Rd, New Harmony, UT, USRating: 3 miles total, in and out. 5oo feet of gradual ascent going in. Some sand, some steep dropoffs near the trail. Altitude is about 6000 feet.
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Zion back country limit: 12 hikers.
This hike is in conjunction with Red Rock Hiking.
The 12 hiker limit is being split between the two groups.----
This is a semi-easy hike on an unofficial trail in the "finger canyons" of Zion's Kolob section. It can be steep, but any good hiker should have no trouble.
Note that this is NOT the popular Taylor Middle Fork trail! Unlike that trail, we won't be spending a lot of time next to a running creek.
The hike itself goes up a straight canyon with extremely high walls. We're talking about 2000 feet straight up. Combine that with a great tramp up through shady woods to a popular climbing wall where we may be able to observe crazy people hanging off ropes well up above our heads, and we're talking a seriously fun time. :-)
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We're doing this little hike so John can take it easy while his sutures continue to heal up well. Also John has never been up this trail! (It's weird, cause I've lived around here nearly 20 years, and I lived a short drive from this hike for 5 years. Go figure -- John)
Meet: We meet in the parking lot of the Kolob Canyons Visitor Center at Exit 40 on Interstate 15, about 30 minutes north of St George.
From there we'll carpool up the paved road 3.5 miles to the South Fork trailhead, to reduce our impact on the limited parking.
Prep: Bring 2-3 big bottles of water and a big hat for the high altitude sun. Wear light clothing for the heat. Sunscreen is a good idea too.
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See you there! :) M + J
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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.5 attendees
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