| | -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
| 1 label |  |
|
1 |
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
|
| | |
|
| Backpack | 20.00 Miles |
4,435 AEG |
| | Backpack | 20.00 Miles | 4 Days | | |
| 4,435 ft AEG | | | | |
|
|
| |
| Partners |
|
[ show ]
| partners | | Fresh off our first trip into the canyon last fall- my friends and I could not resist the urge to plan another! This time BJ, Shep, and I descended the New Hance trail- a painful knee-buster! We ran into a couple large groups at Hance Rapids where we spent our first night and witnessed kayaks running the rapids. Beautiful beach-side spot to appreciate the river in all it's glory. The next day it was on to the Tonto heading west, where we ran into our first bout of rain. Sporadic at first and windy, it didn't bother us much. Second night was also busy at Hance Creek. Plenty of water and a great side excursion up the canyon. The wind that night was intense, knocking our tents around, but not too much rain. On our third day we made our way around to the beautiful Page Spring and loaded up on water for the excruciating trek upwards to our last camp on Horseshoe Mesa. After setting up amidst bouts of rain, we headed off to Cave of the Domes. What an adventure exploring a real cave for the first time! On the way back the real rain hit, and throughout the evening all night... Grandview Trail up the next day to our bike-shuttle.
Wonderful journey. The magic of the canyon once again cannot be described in words. The intense weather only added to the mystique- views of cloud formations and rain constantly filtering our views and perception of light, shadow, contrast, color, and depth. Cannot wait until we are lucky enough again to immerse ourselves in this world. |
|
Wildflowers Observation Substantial
beautiful and constant display of many wildflowers. |
|
  |
Hance Creek |
Medium flow |
Medium flow |
| | | flowing really well. | | _____________________
| | |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Route Editor
Route Scout
