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| no partners | | This was the last hike with Jackie and the dogs before I headed down below the rim for my three day backpack. I was originally going to complete a three day backpack in this area with some colleagues from work, but wanted to get more quality time with the girlfriend and dogs over fall break, so settled on just an exploratory hike. I was told by a reputable source on HAZ that Kanab Creek from Jump Up may have been their most memorable canyon trip. I can certainly see why!
Like any good canyon trail, Jump up blows you away from the start with some tremendous views. One can immediately see the famous Kwagunt Hollow and numerous other finger like canyons that make their way to Kanab Creek and eventually the Colorado. It took less than five miles to determine, but this is an area I am already planning a return trip. So many option for exploring, so remote and so much to see in this unique wilderness area.
The trail down is rugged and a little steep, but generally in great shape. Jackie learned her first hard lesson of the canyon, in terms of what goes down, must come up, but she handled it fine and was very happy to get a real hike below the rim. Meanwhile, I left with my mind racing about future backpacks and trips. A return to this area is a certainty. |
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