Linvillebackpacker
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Hi there,
I'm planning a trip out to Canyonlands this summer to do a several day backpacking trip with some friends. Looking in the range of 30-50 miles, but I've never been so I don't know much about the area. Figured I'd post a few questions here.
-What is the water situation? Are the river tributaries good for drinking with a standard backpacking filtration system?
-Any good long loops in the park? I've seen several 15-18 mile trails, but would like to find a connector between several so as to avoid driving in the park.
-What's the deal with camping permits? If I'm 20 miles deep in the park, is it necessary to have a permit? I know some parks out here (NC) say they're required, but people don't actually purchase them/use them. How much patrolling goes on by park rangers?
-Any "must see" sites?
Thanks for the help!
I'm planning a trip out to Canyonlands this summer to do a several day backpacking trip with some friends. Looking in the range of 30-50 miles, but I've never been so I don't know much about the area. Figured I'd post a few questions here.
-What is the water situation? Are the river tributaries good for drinking with a standard backpacking filtration system?
-Any good long loops in the park? I've seen several 15-18 mile trails, but would like to find a connector between several so as to avoid driving in the park.
-What's the deal with camping permits? If I'm 20 miles deep in the park, is it necessary to have a permit? I know some parks out here (NC) say they're required, but people don't actually purchase them/use them. How much patrolling goes on by park rangers?
-Any "must see" sites?
Thanks for the help!