Used to think I needed to buy separate equipment, then I got Gaia. When I download the maps at home and put my phone in airplane mode I've been able to almost constantly use it for almost 4 days. That said, I don't know how to answer your question :)
More than one person has confused “no ropes needed” with “non-technical walkthrough.” If people are wanting to do this one make sure you look up more info first. That said it’s a beautiful canyon and one of my favorites!
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Speaking of land swaps, now there's this:
https://www.sltrib.com/news/environment/2018/03/02/utah-lawmaker-calls-for-giving-state-park-status-to-the-full-140-mile-hole-in-the-rock-trail/
I'm planning a trip down to Coyote Gulch this weekend with my wife and her family. I've been down to Coyote before via Hurricane Wash and thoroughly enjoyed it. We were planning on taking them down again via Hurricane and out Crack in the Wall, but I've heard that Red Well can be a nicer trail...
Just got back from Dark this past weekend. Can't speak for the whole loop, since we only did Sundance, but the trailhead is accessible in a 2WD car. Towards the end it gets a bit rocky and you'll need to take it slow and careful but it's very doable.
We hiked down the slide Friday and hiked out...
I don't know of any sites like that, but from what I've come across the general rule for hiking or backpacking is if it's in a national park you will definitely need a permit. Anywhere else and you're probably OK. I can't think of anywhere else that you'd need a permit ahead of time. That is...
Check out Training for the New Alpinism by Steve House. It's probably a little bit above and beyond what you're looking for, but the whole book is basically about training for inclines and elevation gain. You can customize a plan for the objectives you're trying to reach. Just skip the climbing...
You can certainly start in Loma and end AT the Dolores. You would need a permit from the BLM to run Westwater Canyon (and some prior experience with class III-IV whitewater depending on flows). Were you thinking of taking out near the confluence of the Dolores and the Colorado?
I was thinking something like Davis or Fiftymile. Grand Gulch has been on my list for awhile too. Any idea on what Dark Canyon is like that time of year? I've never been down there but it's been on my list for awhile.
I should clarify that we went from Whiterocks to Center Park TH/Yellowstone Creek. So closer to 50 miles. But the first part of your route was the same. If I remember right there was a lot of whining and "I wish I was home with my mom!" during thunderstorms.:)
Alright guys, I've been lurking on this site for a long time and finally decided to participate. Thanks for the help in planning past trips!
So here's the deal: my wife and I are avid backpackers. We have a 3 day weekend coming up the weekend of March 17-19 and we are really itching to get out...
I did this exact route when I was in scouts and I've always wondered if anyone else had done it. It was one of the best trips of my life and I've always wanted to go back. Thanks for posting!