I am new to this site but i have really enjoyed reading reports from this site over the last few months, so i thought i would join and see if you can help me.
I am working with a group of scouts and we are looking at doing a 4 night 4.5 day hike in the Uintas August 12-16.
We are looking to start at the Grandview trail head and go up through the Grandaddy basin and camp around Governor Dern lake. we then plan to go to the Highline trail head where we will exchange a few adult leaders, then head towards the 4 lakes basin then back to the Grandview Trail head. This is about 35 miles from what i can guess.
I am concerned about the reality of this as none of us are experienced, I mean some of us have some experience but i wouldn't say any of us are strong hikers and it would be the first full weight pack hikes for the boys.
My question is how many miles a day would you recommend to our group? and second if it is less miles, do you have a better route suggestion.
Thanks!
I am working with a group of scouts and we are looking at doing a 4 night 4.5 day hike in the Uintas August 12-16.
We are looking to start at the Grandview trail head and go up through the Grandaddy basin and camp around Governor Dern lake. we then plan to go to the Highline trail head where we will exchange a few adult leaders, then head towards the 4 lakes basin then back to the Grandview Trail head. This is about 35 miles from what i can guess.
I am concerned about the reality of this as none of us are experienced, I mean some of us have some experience but i wouldn't say any of us are strong hikers and it would be the first full weight pack hikes for the boys.
My question is how many miles a day would you recommend to our group? and second if it is less miles, do you have a better route suggestion.
Thanks!