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Thanks for the info Dan. I'll probably chance it, depending on how much rain there actually is on Saturday night. Just being a big wuss. Its funny, and this probably merits a separate thread, but as I've gotten older I find that I perseverate on these 'what ifs' and other details way...

I guess I should add that we wouldn't leave for the Notom road until Sunday AM anyways. If impassable, we will need a backup plan for hikes/backpacking that have paved road access. Ugh.

This is what worries me. The temps don't scare me too much, but having the road be impassable to a rental car would, specifically if I get stuck half way down. Luckily I won't be by myself, so I will have someone to help 'dig me out' if it comes to that, but I hope it doesn't. The NWS is...

Thanks for you guys input! Couple more questions: 1. Are the switchbacks up the Burr trail road passable with a stock rental car? The NPS info states high-clearance maybe required. Just trying to decide if we want to make it a loop or point-to-point. 2. Arriving to the area LATE Saturday...

Planning on a loop hike through Lower Muley for next weekend. Either looping from the Post trail head or possibly from the higher trail head off Burr road. I've read prior trip reports but had a question. It seems they got a lot of rain yesterday (according to the ranger station). How...

Planning a trip to Utah late September, essentially last week of the month. 2 night/3 day backpacking trip. Could stretch out a day if needed. Was looking into Capitol Reef NP, as I've missed it everytime I've gone out there. The Lower Muley Twist region has some potential, esp with...

I maybe late to the party but I really enjoy Joe Brewer as well. But I'm really partial towards AdventureArchives (https://www.youtube.com/user/AdventureArchives) Maybe its because they are fellow midwesterners who got the outdoor bug while in college but love their stuff.

Actually, I was in your shoes 10 years ago; lived in Chicago (South Loop) and had to travel for all my adventure fixes. This included my 2nd backpacking trip to Big Bend NP in Texas (talk about a long drive and yes, we did it straight through with one 3 hr sleep-stop in a rest area in OK but I...

Was wondering if you guys had any recommendations for day hikes when the passes will be open? We are going in August, so I'm assuming everything should be accessible. Specifically, will have some small kids with us (including mine). Something not too strenuous or crazy.

Curious about this too, but I'm going in August. Based on my research so far, 2nd and 3rd beaches are a must.

Decided on the Dominguez Wilderness. Mainly because of some of the trip reports but also because I already had the Trails Illustrated map of the area, and I'm too lazy to do more research on alternatives. Anyways, would like to park a car at the trailhead at Bridgeport and do a shuttle to the...

What if I brought a jet-pack? You are making it hard for me to dismiss BMT Nick. I've had my eye on it for YEARS and this might be the year we finally do it. The pics I've seen and TR's look too good to pass up. Of course there are so many other options too. Never visited Capitol Reef NP...

I need the Hive-mind of Backcountrypost.com to help me out with some ideas. Have vacation for mid-April this year and looking for some suggestions. Duration of the trip will likely be around 4 days/3 nights max. Although I like playing around in the ditches, was wondering what options/ideas...

One of my life-defining trips was a backpacking trip to Big Bend. Was probably only the 2nd time I'd gone backpacking and the 1st I'd ever been in the desert Southwest. I feel in love with the desert and the memory of driving into the park, seeing javelina crossing the road, St. Elena Canyon...

Well, I don't think they ever get temps below freezing on the LCT. What we found worked was to walk on the hard pack at the edge of the surf. I'm in the process of converting to an ultra-light hiking philosophy. This trip is perfect for it. Given the abundance of fresh water, your...

We just did the northern 25 miles, from Mattole to Shelter Cove. The southern part goes through the Sinkyone Wilderness and apparently has an entirely different character. I read her review of the trail and she's not wrong about the issues on the trail. The biggest gripe she has (indeed...

Yes I would. We also hiked to the car, which is better because its nice to have some wiggle room given the impassable sections and possibility of weather. But keep in mind the drive from SFO to Shelter Cove takes a good 4-5 hrs. Factor in the shuttle to Mattole (another 2 hrs) and its about 7...

I know its California and not Utah, but thought I'd share a recent trip. Its so enjoyable reading all the TR's here from other folks while sweltering in the South Florida heat so I thought I'd pay it forward. The Lost Coast Trail...

I saw this on my Roku one night at I thought it was riveting. It had surprisingly good production values, as usually these things are somewhat difficult to watch. I also recommend the Adventure Archives channel on Youtube. Those guys do shorter videos in the midwest (so the settings aren't as...

Awesome TR. I recently purchased a 2014 Rubicon Unlimited, also black but with a hardtop. Up until last weekend never did any off roading. However I just finished a 2 day course with Overland Experts and did some wheeling in North Carolina. I was an insane amount of fun, I might punch up a...