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Just an FYI: "Camping is not permitted in Horseshoe Canyon, on Pete's Mesa, or within sight of the Maze Overlook." https://www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/backcountryregulations.htm

Surprisingly, Arch Canyon will not be closed to motorized vehicles, although there will be a permit required. However, the interior corridor of Moon House will be closed, so you better go soon if you want to see it!

I can't help with all your questions, but I just spent a night and hiked Leidy Peak recently, so I can answer these. 5. There was a nice campsite just before reaching the Leidy TH. Plus, there were many other campsites just down the road. 7. No passes needed to park at Leidy.

Yep, lower Dark Canyon.

OK, what canyon is this waterfall in?

A little higher than here :lol:

I drove past the Ranger Station a couple times on Saturday while it was raining, though not near as hard as it was further south.

There were waterfalls along the Moki Dugway on Saturday.

Last month I passed two groups of packrafters that had come up Grand Gulch from the San Juan River and none seemed to have problems with the pouroff or thought it was a big deal when I asked about it.

There's nothing wrong with your backup plan and would be worth it IMO. I've also got permits for April, and we will be starting at the gate near Cave Spring and spending a few days between there and SC4. There is plenty to see and find all throughout the canyon if you spend the time to look...

It says near Castle Rock Pueblo, which is in the Sand Canyon area of the Canyons of the Ancients. That's about as specific as I can figure.

That’s a bonus to me. I avoid all contact with Rangers whenever possible!

From the Decision document: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=113&projectID=116479&documentID=133220

From the Decision document: https://parkplanning.nps.gov/document.cfm?parkID=113&projectID=116479&documentID=133220

Here is the announcement right from Zion: https://www.nps.gov/zion/learn/news/zion-2024-campground-and-wilderness-permit-changes.htm Typically, permit fees (day or overnight) do not include the park entrance fee.

1. You really can't go wrong with either, but if you are looking for more solitude and not having the Jetboat pass you by twice a day, then I would go with Stillwater, especially since you have 5 nights. Most trips on their way to Cataract also motor down Meander. I did Meander first to see...

Pretty sure Garfield County maintains HITR Road.

It was called a Ring of Fire eclipse back in 2012, too, so it's not really a new marketing term for this one. Just looked up the old thread for that one: https://backcountrypost.com/threads/total-eclipse-of-the-sun.223/

That seems a bit extreme. I've never been a fan of the parks and public lands getting closed during government shutdowns, but then every time it happens and I see how people treat these places when no one is watching, I am reminded why it is unfortunately necessary to close them down. Too many...

The real story: https://www.insider.com/injured-hiker-rescued-grand-canyon-friends-did-not-leave-behind-2023-9