boulder creek narrows hike - September 4, 2011
We will do a loop starting from Haymaker Bench, crossing a ridge, descending a spectacular side canyon route to Boulder Creek, strenuous wading through the narrows section, then returning to the road by walking upstream in the Escalante River. Route is non-technical, but will require swimming deep pools for several hundred yards or scrambling on the overland bypass. Wet suit and dry bag recommended. Plan for a long day, then recover at my cabin. An alternative spectacular canyon hike will be substituted if participant skill level, weather or stream flow conditions make this route unsafe.
Level: | MSD |
Miles: | 16.0 |
Vertical: | 1000' |
Route: | Loop |
Pace: | Moderate |
Organizer: | John Veranth |
Phone: | 801-278-5826 |
Date: | Sun Sep 4 2011 |
Meeting Place: | Registration required |
Web Link: | Narrows of Boulder Creek (not my photo) |
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