Soulstice at Pine Valley Peak
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Rating:
Less than 3 miles total and 700 feet of climbing. Easy to moderate but somewhat strenuous on the main climb up the shoulder of the peak where it's solid rock with safe grippy footing. However, it is mostly flat walking going and coming.
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Zion backcountry limit: 12 hikers. Because this group is sharing with Red Rock Hiking on this hike, we've split the 12 hiker Zion limit into 6 for each group.
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Luxuriate in the early morning chill at 7000 feet while taking in the wide high views from Pine Valley Peak in West Zion. Bring a sweater!
This is the last hike for John before his kidney extraction operation. Soon you will be seeing less of him, so this is your last chance to see the complete package! (Original manufacturer's model)
We were going to raffle it off, but John feels he owes that kidney to medical science.
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There will be a potluck lunch at our house right after the hike. You are all invited and we hope you can make it! :)
307W 635N La Verkin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mQNL7Gz16vzPZFZN7
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This is a great shortish hike, very good for strong beginners. Less than 3 miles total, under 700 feet of climbing, Slopes that are not too steep and scary but still somewhat challenging, and excellent views, especially around sunrise.
That said, the main climb partway up the peak is fairly steep, so you will need some leg strength to do it right.
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First, it's easy and downhill, then we go across a little woodland and to a fine redrock area where we'll explore around and visit a secluded and rather neat tower hoodoo.
Then we climb steeply up onto a beautiful white sandstone shoulder jetting out from Pine Valley Peak.
Returning from the hike, there is a 200 foot climb near the end, but it's not too steep, and it'll be good for training!
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Prep:
Bring plenty of water with electrolytes and energy snacks. Hat, poles, protective desert garb with light layers, and grippy, flexible hiking shoes, and camera.
Drive:
14 paved miles up into West Zion, no problem.
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See you there! M+J :)
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