Utah Series: Ashdown Gorge

When you RSVP, please answer the question: Are you willing to drive and how many seatbelts are in your car? It is all paved road, 350 miles RT, gas money provided.

Please read the entire description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below. Carpooling (4 to a car) is mandatory; each rider must pay $20 to their driver for gas.

This 4th annual hike is somewhat similar to the Virgin Narrows in Zion but the water is not as deep and it's much less crowded. We will hike Ashdown Creek out and back, and there will be numerous water crossings and actually hiking in the creek in certain sections so your feet will get wet and stay wet. The water will be fairly cold.

Old boots or closed toe water shoes are best. A wood hiking pole or trekking pole(s) with rubber tip are recommended. Neoprene socks are optional. It is mostly class 1 hiking with some class 2 scrambling.

Bring a towel and extra footwear to change into after the hike!

DISTANCE: 9 miles out and back

ELEVATION GAIN: 1,200 feet

DIFFICULTY: Strenuous

PACE: Moderate

TIME: 12 hours (includes driving and a stop to eat on the way back)

We will meet on the third floor section 3E of the Cannery parking garage (not Eastside Cannery).

If you have any questions, text me at 702-515-9824.

Disclaimer

Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take 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 can not 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 any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this 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.