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Hello all --
I'm excited to announce that I'm getting ready to take off on another long hike across a stretch of southern Utah. I didn't think I was going to be able to get out this spring, but after a recent turn of events it looks like I'm going to be able to get away. I'd normally never think about attempting a trip with such short notice, but... it's basically the second half of the hike I bailed on last year after that unfortunate incident with my toe. So... much of the planning/homework was already done. I've also had langutah helping me out with some route recon and intuitive cat consulting on the recent weather -- much appreciated all around.
So... if all goes like I hope, I'll be headed out about the first of May. My actual starting spot is still to be determined. I don't really want to start back at Little Death Hollow just to head east from there. So, I'm thinking about starting on Boulder Mountain and descending Steep Creek if the snow isn't a problem. I don't want to mess with any snow/ice/mud to begin, so if the weather doesn't look good then I'll probably start farther down Hwy 12 at the river or maybe the scenic area near the head of Phipps Canyon. From there highlights will include:

BTW -- in the coming weeks I might be pinging y'all for some additional insight and thoughts on route variations. Thanks in advance.
- Jamal
I'm excited to announce that I'm getting ready to take off on another long hike across a stretch of southern Utah. I didn't think I was going to be able to get out this spring, but after a recent turn of events it looks like I'm going to be able to get away. I'd normally never think about attempting a trip with such short notice, but... it's basically the second half of the hike I bailed on last year after that unfortunate incident with my toe. So... much of the planning/homework was already done. I've also had langutah helping me out with some route recon and intuitive cat consulting on the recent weather -- much appreciated all around.
So... if all goes like I hope, I'll be headed out about the first of May. My actual starting spot is still to be determined. I don't really want to start back at Little Death Hollow just to head east from there. So, I'm thinking about starting on Boulder Mountain and descending Steep Creek if the snow isn't a problem. I don't want to mess with any snow/ice/mud to begin, so if the weather doesn't look good then I'll probably start farther down Hwy 12 at the river or maybe the scenic area near the head of Phipps Canyon. From there highlights will include:
- Upper Gulch
- Upper Muley Twist
- Tarantula Mesa
- Copper Ridge (Henry Mts.)
- Poison Spring Canyon
- Happy Canyon
- Hans Flat
- The Maze
- Needles North
- Indian Creek
- Hatch Point
- Behind the Rocks
- Moab (ok... not a highlight, just the end!)
BTW -- in the coming weeks I might be pinging y'all for some additional insight and thoughts on route variations. Thanks in advance.
- Jamal