I hiked from Chimney Rock across the Petes Mesa Route to the Harvest Scene and then completed the loop last weekend. There was no water at the confluence of Pictograph Fork and the South Fork- I am accustomed to seeing water there and was a little surprised not to this time. There was some...
I spent the morning around the northern end of Comb Ridge today. No snow, no ice, no mud. Very dry. Probably the driest I’ve seen it out here at this time of the year. Barely any snow on the Abajos, either…
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.
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...
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.
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