Parsons Trail, anyone who has been there..

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Parsons Trail, anyone who has been there..

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I want to go do this in the morning..

I have a few questions.

I have a saturn and a dodge ram 2500 4x4.. which do I need? the weather is supposed to be sunny and 72 in cottonwood. how does that relate to the trail? will it be wormer or colder? wanting to know if I should wear pants or can I get away with shorts?

any other comments are welcome.

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Re: Parsons Trail, anyone who has been there..

Post by joebartels »

I haven't been in years but if I remember correctly a car can make it. I think it's real washboard and torn up the last part but nothing worse then Schnebly Hill road, just go slow.

The morning temps may be a little cooler down in the canyon. But it sounds pretty ideal to me and I'd hit it up in shorts myself!

The real question at hand is the water too cold for a dip. I'd say it'd be too brisk to enjoy in early May.

Let us know the real answers when you get back :wink:
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Post by AZ_Hiker »

thanks for the info..

and the answer is going to be.. NO FRINKING WAY!! am i getting in that cold water!!!

hehe


Im only happy when its hot, when the temp gets below 70 I think its cold out.. i know its kind of wimpy ..


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Post by AZ_Hiker »

this was a great hike.. the weather was perfect.


the only bad thing is..lots of the trail has been washed away with the heavy rains.. there are a lot of trees that have been knocked over..

so actually finding the trail is kind of hard.

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