Southern Utah Series: Coalpits Wash || Rockville, UT

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Got questions? text Liz at 702-496-2455

La Verkin, UT is 30 minutes/19 miles from the trailhead.

LODGING options in La Verkin, UT:
· La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
· Best Western Plus Zion West Hotel
· Zions Camp and Cottages
· Airbnb options

📣Reminder: Utah is Mountain Time, which is one hour ahead of us. If it’s 8am here, it’s 9am there.

📌 Coalpits Wash offers a quiet, scenic adventure through a surprisingly lush desert wash, lined with cottonwoods, wildflowers, a stream, cactus fields, and towering red rock walls. We’ll hike approximately 10 miles through former sanctuary of the Southern Paiute people -- an arid yet vibrant landscape, with sweeping views of the Bishoprics, Towers of the Virgin, and the Altar of Sacrifice along the way. Cougar Mountain looms to the north for much of the hike, anchoring the dramatic desert backdrop.

HIKE QUICK STATS (all are approximate):
· Trailhead: Coalpits Wash
· Distance: ≈10 miles
· Type: Loop
· Elevation Gain: ≈1,000 ft
· Altitude: 3,666 ft
· Difficulty: Moderate
· Pace: Moderate
· Class: 1 (with some very minor scrambling)
· Exposure: None
· Duration: 6 hours

GEAR:
· Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
· Trekking poles are optional but very helpful
· Gloves are optional but helpful
· 2-3L of water, sun protection, snacks & electrolytes

ITINERARY:
Meet at Coalpits Wash Trailhead at 9am (Utah Mountain Time). Hike for much of the day and then decide if you’d like to unwind at Zion Canyon Hot Springs later, do something else while in La Verkin that evening, or drive back to Vegas.

Zion Canyon Hot Springs … conveniently located in La Verkin near the above lodging options, this is where adventure comes to rest: featuring 18 natural mineral hot springs pools, 16 WorldSprings-inspired pools, cold plunge pools, barrel saunas, a full-service bar and café, and luxury locker rooms & showers.

Click the link for property & pricing details. Bring a robe if you don’t wish to rent one. They DO supply towels. I recommend the “Quick Dip (Premier Access 21+)” with a 6pm (or later) entry.

Jim Billetdeaux is planning hikes in the same area on Friday and Sunday. You may want to make this a 1-, 2-, or 3-day weekend in Utah.

Transportation and lodging are not organized for this event. Participants are responsible for making their own arrangements. If you’d like to coordinate carpools or shared accommodations, please contact other attendees through Meetup’s messaging feature.

•• Disclaimer ••
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