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| Hiking | 27.30 Miles |
4,355 AEG |
| | Hiking | 27.30 Miles | 8 Hrs 43 Mns | | 3.13 mph |
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| partners | | A co-worker who has become a good friend over the last few years in Las Vegas had a reservation over Labor Day weekend to camp along La Verkin Creek and asked if I'd be interested in coming along. My family has talked about going backpacking for a long time and we took this as an opportunity to jump in with both feet. So on Saturday we we loaded up packs and headed down for Labor Day weekend. It was a great time and I can't wait to go again.
The hike down was relatively easy. Despite a late start, the hiking gods blessed us with cloud cover for most of the hike in and temperatures were near perfect, probably around 80º. We set up camp at campsite 4 and then explored the nearby reaches of La Verkin creek. There was plenty of water running and I enjoyed soaking my tired feet in it whenever I got the chance.
Sunday saw a trek to Kolob Arch. It was pretty impressive. I really enjoyed the trail getting in for the last 1/2 mile. It was just fun to traverse. After Kolob arch we made way toward Bear Trap Canyon but ultimately turned back not far from the canyon on account of running out of water.
Monday sadly brought the trip to a close and we hiked out early in the morning. My daughter, training for an upcoming rim to rim hike suggested that we hike back down after we dropped our packs off at my truck. So back down we went to put another four miles on our legs and cap off a perfect weekend.
We were still waiting for a couple of people to come out of the canyon so went and bought beer for them when they finally came out. I've come to learn that one of the most appreciated gifts in the world is a dry bag containing beer and ice.
I'm already thinking about the next trip though life obligations will probably prevent me from going on a true backpacking trip again until January. Perhaps somewhere in western Arizona for a winter trip...hmm.... |
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