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Myer Jan 12th, 2013 03:14 PM

In Arches Delicate Arch. I think being there for sunset is one of those lifetime events.

In Bryce you're wasting you time if you don't at least do Navajo Loop and Queens Garden. Two or three hours.

dshamritsky Jan 13th, 2013 08:34 AM

Thanks guys, I was not really sure about hiking in Bryce because I was told that there will be snow there. Is this true because at 9,000 ft I would imagine there would be too much snow to hike without snowshoes and all of that stuff?

Myer Jan 13th, 2013 10:20 AM

Ooops. I didn't realize you were going in late March. I think you will have a snow issue.

When you get there ask at the visitors center. At the least walk the rim between Sunrise and Sunset Points.

Also, from Sunset Point walk down the trail about 100 yards. It's wide and not steep and it will at least get you below the top of the hoodoos.

InSandy Jan 17th, 2013 06:23 PM

You will most likely have snow in March in Bryce. I've been there more than a couple times that time of year and there is always at least some snow. It depends on the winter how much. Most of the time even if there is alot you can still head down the trails as people will tromp through it to create a path. If it isn't snowy it will likely be muddy. I'd give it a try unless it is icey. One of my favorite memories was a mid march visit. It was eons ago and we were the only ones there- literally, not even a ranger. We hiked through the muddy snow to the Wall Street section of the Navajo trail. It was memorable for its beauty and peace.

maria_so Jan 18th, 2013 06:29 AM

Way behind on suggestions here but wanted to say LOVED the gobblins at Gobblins state park.

In Moab, www.deserthighlights.com does rappelling trips - so much fun!

dshamritsky Feb 21st, 2013 11:21 AM

Hey guys,

With 27 days to go, final preparations are underway. I ordered my Delorme atlas and it came in yesterday. Not much else to say but wanted to thank all of you that have made this trip possible.

ElendilPickle Feb 21st, 2013 11:47 AM

Great! Please give us a trip report when you return.

Lee Ann

MichelleY Feb 21st, 2013 02:08 PM

Yes! Looking forward to a trip report.

Dayle Feb 21st, 2013 06:17 PM

d - hope you do have a great time! Looking forward to the trip report!

Happy Trails

Myer Feb 22nd, 2013 04:59 AM

Have a great time and I hope you've already started your trip report and taking photos.

tomfuller Feb 22nd, 2013 08:11 AM

The dinosaur tracks are at N38* 49.900 W109* 45.723
The BLM road turns east off 191 23 miles north of Moab. There is a BLM sign next to the parking area where you walk up to see the tracks.
Have a great trip!

InSandy Feb 23rd, 2013 09:17 AM

Hey in case you didn't know just wanted to alert you to the fact that hwy 89 is closed between Page and Bitter Springs Junction. There was a landslip on the cutaway. No telling how long it wil take to repair.

I can't tell if your plan has you headed that way, but thought you should know. There is a detour which will make the journey about an hour longer.

http://www.azdot.gov/Index_Docs/Head...dex_022213.asp

dshamritsky Feb 23rd, 2013 01:40 PM

Thanks, InSandy
I am not heading through that way but am going on 160 through Kayenta and Tuba City

sharondi Feb 24th, 2013 06:50 PM

Have a wonderful trip! Looking forward to a great trip report.

dshamritsky Mar 17th, 2013 04:32 PM

Hey everybody,

This will probably be my last post on here. I wanted to thank anyone and everyone who answered my original question. Some people I would like to thank are myer, tomfuller, spirobulldog, dayle, insandy, and emalloy. This trip would not have been possible with you guys and I am looking forward to write about the trip after I come back. It was definitely fun planning the trip and am already looking forward to my next trip.

Thanks,
dshamritsky

InSandy Mar 17th, 2013 08:38 PM

I was in Zion yesterday and it was beautiful. I hope the weather holds out for you, it was a perfect Spring visit.

Myer Mar 18th, 2013 04:26 AM

Have a great trip and make sure you write a detailed report and post a lot of photos.

A lot of planning went into this trip.

peterboy Mar 18th, 2013 09:00 AM

Oh yes, a trip report and pictures!

Have a great trip...I'm jealous.


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