Re: South Bass trail to Elves Chasm
Hi Alan:
There were 4 of us and we had come to that decision making point after
following Harvey's Enfilade route which reaches the river between
Forester...
Robert R. Marley 1999-12-28 17:35:13 #1372
Lost Hiking Partner
Not in the canyon :) I have a permit for the second week in March and
as it stands today, I am on my own. A solo trip first time into the
canyon is not what...
Mathew DeLillo 1999-12-28 16:52:27 #1371
Re: guide book mileage...and the beautiful beast that is Tanner!
Hi Bill -
When I have done the Tanner, I always planned on one night on the trail, both down
and up. There are some nice sites below the redwall on the way...
Jim 1999-12-28 15:48:28 #1370
Re: guide book mileage...and the beautiful beast that is Tanner!
Nice postings from Jim and Bill on mileage.
I've always considered the older maps to be true representations of the
trails at the time they were surveyed. ...
Doug Nering 1999-12-28 14:45:21 #1369
Re: guide book mileage
Jim,
Superb explanation!! I was hiking in the Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness
just yesterday discussing this very issue with my hiking companion. I
too find...
Blair Davis 1999-12-28 08:11:54 #1368
Re: guide book mileage...and the beautiful beast that is Tanner!
Jim,
Thank you for the insight. I am now inclined to cautiously rely on the
park services trail descriptions. Sounds like they did the most thorough
job...
william davis 1999-12-28 07:46:29 #1367
Re: guide book mileage
Jim,
Great explanation! I also believe that in the Canyon, time is much
more important than distance. I notice you did not mention distance on
Topo!...
Alan Julliard 1999-12-27 20:19:32 #1366
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