Hello! I am new here and am hoping you all can help me think about an upcoming trip. I have a permit for backpacking in Grand Gulch (Bullet to Kane) for March 27. Then heading to Boulder Mail Trail for a few days backpack. I'm concerned about backcountry conditions - and road conditions - given the wet year. Two questions:
1. What might conditions be like in both of these areas? I know Cedar Mesa is at around 6000ft. Is it advisable to stick with the trips as scheduled? Is it likely to be miserably cold and wet or muddy? Should we look for something lower?
2. Can you advise other trips that might be nice alternatives with better weather outlook or lower elevation? We're driving in from WA so can point ourselves wherever we wish!
I am a fit, experienced 60 yo backpacker. Very comfortable with navigating off trail. I'm leading a group of 3 women friends who are all in good shape but somewhat less experienced. We can certainly manage some scrambling but are not in the market for anything technical.
We're looking for two separate 3 night backpack routes. Plus areas to explore on dayhikes. We'll be camping in the area for 2 weeks.
Thanks for any thoughts you can share!
1. What might conditions be like in both of these areas? I know Cedar Mesa is at around 6000ft. Is it advisable to stick with the trips as scheduled? Is it likely to be miserably cold and wet or muddy? Should we look for something lower?
2. Can you advise other trips that might be nice alternatives with better weather outlook or lower elevation? We're driving in from WA so can point ourselves wherever we wish!
I am a fit, experienced 60 yo backpacker. Very comfortable with navigating off trail. I'm leading a group of 3 women friends who are all in good shape but somewhat less experienced. We can certainly manage some scrambling but are not in the market for anything technical.
We're looking for two separate 3 night backpack routes. Plus areas to explore on dayhikes. We'll be camping in the area for 2 weeks.
Thanks for any thoughts you can share!