Ryan Lambert
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- Dec 9, 2016
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I am looking for any recent information concerning conditions along the Escalante River from town to the Highway 12 bridge, and / or along the Boulder Mail Trail. I'm taking a group of 12-13 year olds on their first backpacking trip next week (June 24-29, 2019) and am concerned about the state of the river. It is currently running at 70+ cfps.
I had originally planned to hike from the Highway 12 bridge upstream to lower Death Hollow and back. I am worried the river, Sand Creek, and Mamie Creek will be running too high to allow that. Alternatively, I could take them on the BMT, but I've never taken that trial and am worried that crossing Sand Creek might be an issue. Has anyone been there in the last few days that can offer advice? (I am also interested in any word about insects and poison oak conditions).
Also, any word on what Upper and Lower Calf Creek are like right now? I imagine the falls are impressive, but doubt that swimming is very enjoyable.
Thanks,
Ryan
I had originally planned to hike from the Highway 12 bridge upstream to lower Death Hollow and back. I am worried the river, Sand Creek, and Mamie Creek will be running too high to allow that. Alternatively, I could take them on the BMT, but I've never taken that trial and am worried that crossing Sand Creek might be an issue. Has anyone been there in the last few days that can offer advice? (I am also interested in any word about insects and poison oak conditions).
Also, any word on what Upper and Lower Calf Creek are like right now? I imagine the falls are impressive, but doubt that swimming is very enjoyable.
Thanks,
Ryan