Grand Gulch 2010

[PaleoRob]

Alright, we've got a place and we've got a date. March 13th-15th, we'll be hiking about 20-ish miles from the Government Trail to Collins Canyon, seeing lots of awesome rock art and Anasazi ruins along the way. Group size will be limited to 12 (10 slots plus me and my wife, though she might back out), due to BLM permit restrictions. Dogs are welcome on-leash, but not in ruins or at rock art sites, so be aware of that. If other participants don't want dogs on the trip, we may reconsider that.
Weather is variable - can be warm or we could get snow. Roads to the trailheads are dirt. Collins Canyon is decent, but Government requires 4x4, but carpooling is preferable anyway, since parking is limited. 3 days in one of the most beautiful and rich canyons in the southwest; what's not to like?

[big_load]

The longer the better as far as I'm concerned. I don't hike very fast, but I like to cover ground. I also take lots of pictures.

[PaleoRob]

Well for any of these treks, pictures are a must.

[hikeaz]

The longer the better as far as I'm concerned. .......

http://www.twohikers.org/CanyonCountry/ ... 3_day0.htm

[RedRoxx44]

I did Collins to the San Juan a couple of years back and consider it my favorite Grand Gulch trip, and completed my treks from all of the Th's into that canyon system.

[tibber]

The longer the better as far as I'm concerned. I don't hike very fast, but I like to cover ground. I also take lots of pictures.

Gosh, I thot you posted my response. Are you sure you aren't confused? ;)

[Randal_Schulhauser]

http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=1579

Grand Gulch via Collins Spring (and Government TH) has my vote!

[oliverr99]

I really don't care, just be happy to go again! Rob, are you thinking around our spring break?

[PaleoRob]

Yeah, around Spring Break.

[writelots]

I'd love any route...as long as there's hiking, scenery and cool folks to hang out with. Yup yup. My spring is already looking pretty full - what is Spring Break for yous all???

[desertgirl]

I am much interested but my particpation will depend on the dates you pick .... All options seem good for me but I'd prefer a 3 day so I can spread out my vacaction & maximize my weekend use

[PaleoRob]

I'd prefer a 3 day so I can spread out my vacaction & maximize my weekend use

I'm going to be looking at mainly weekend dates, but around my spring break to allow me to utilize my time off too. I'll post up some sample dates here in a little bit, based on the majority opinion (so far) for a 3-day trek.

[dysfunction]

For those of us who haven't stepped foot on a college campus in 20 years.. when is spring break?

[big_load]

For those of us who haven't stepped foot on a college campus in 20 years.. when is spring break?

It comes right after you hit a pothole at excess speed.

[PaleoRob]

Sometime in March. I'm out of college for a few years now too, but as a middle-school teacher, I still get the time off. Hooray!

[dysfunction]

For those of us who haven't stepped foot on a college campus in 20 years.. when is spring break?

It comes right after you hit a pothole at excess speed.

Last time wasn't a pothole, but a washout on nice section of dust over crust...

Somehow separated shoulders take longer to heal pushing 40 than they do @18

[gotdirt]

This seems like an amazing trip to join. Utah is beautiful! I just might tag along.

[rushthezeppelin]

Depending on dates I would really love to head back to this wonderful area again. I had an absolute blast doing it earlier this year and I really need to get my butt back into backpacking (when I can.....only 5 months from graduation and I've been SUPER busy).

[oliverr99]

We were wondering what happened to you Chris! Nice to see you. It would be fun to hike with you again. Good luck on your studies.

[nonot]

Rob, this looks like a great trip, but I could only attend in late April/early May. Since most seem to be talking March time frame (spring break), ut: