vasey's paradise backpack - March 22, 2018
Thursday afternoon: Drive to South Canyon trail head: Fri: Backpack to an oasis that supports dense vegetation watered by waterfalls emanating from a cliff face in Grand Canyon National Park. Camp by the Colorado River. Saturday: Explore a small cave, see Indian ruins, watch river rafters, maybe fish in the Colorado. Backpack to the top of the Red wall, leave our packs and hike off tail along a ledge to an overlook of Red Wall Cavern, a huge alcove. Sunday: Back pack to the rim and drive home. You will have to pay $20 for a back country camping permit by Feb. 10.
Level: | MOD |
Miles: | 18.0 |
Vertical: | 2700' |
Route: | Out & Back |
Pace: | Moderate |
Organizer: | Russell Patterson |
Phone: | 801-973-6427 |
Date: | Thu Mar 22 2018 — Sun Mar 25 2018 |
Meeting Place: | Registration required |
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