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| no partners | | Myself and a bunch of Grand Canyon Morons were hoping to boogie down to Horseshoe Mesa this weekend. So I went out to scope Grandview yesterday morning...
Whoever broke trail, or whoever followed behind wasn't on trail the entire time so there are one or two spots where i thought to myself "this isn't right" and attempted to reroute the trail myself to avoid cutting a switchback and walking over open air.
Microspikes are definitely required. Trekking Poles would be helpful for most.
I did manage to measure down to the actual trail at one spot. The snow was packed 23 inches above the dirt trail.
Meaning what you're walking on at the top of the trail is almost 2 feet of snow and not the trail itself. (Obviously this won't be true for the entire trail, just the one spot I could get to.)
As snow melts over the next month or so be extra cautious of falling through and be aware of where the solid ground might be beneath you.
Also watch for holes in the cribbing. There are many at the top!
Expect snow down well past the Coconino Saddle. I turned around just before the saddle, it was almost time for work 
Overall it's hikeable for experienced Canyon hikers who are comfortable with a snow covered canyon hike.
My group and I are comfortable and experienced but chose to move to lower elevation for our excursion and you'll find us out in the Marble Canyon area this weekend photographing mines and scaling cliff faces. Whoo!
If you are not familiar with this trail I'd recommend waiting until the snow melts a little more.
...wear traction devices on your shoes if you go... |
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