Re: Is it possible to day-hike to river and back?
1. A 12 hour round trip is possible, if YOU'RE mentally and
physically prepared to hike 15.6 miles round trip, elevation change
of 4380' down; then 4380'...
jagchiker 2004-02-07 19:57:23 #28157
Re: Wish List tucson canyoneering
It isn't granite. It is gneiss
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Robert Herdliska 2004-02-07 17:50:18 #28156
Re: How hard is GC hiking vs BWCA portaging?
I've done BWCA, and hiked GC. Like Bob, I don't think it's possible
to really compare them. It's a lot of work to carry all that gear
when portaging, but...
Cindy 2004-02-07 17:37:05 #28155
Re: How hard is GC hiking vs BWCA portaging?
I don't know that you could compare the two. Different muscle groups
are used. Most people who have problems in the GC when they first
start hiking there...
Bob Marley 2004-02-07 11:26:45 #28154
Re: Is it possible to day-hike to river and back?
Depends. How fit are you?
I've made it down the South Kaibab to the river with a full pack on
the way to Clear Creek in a little over 2 hours. With a day...
Bob Marley 2004-02-07 11:18:10 #28153
Re: Point Huitzil route towards Royal Arch
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wrote:
>.....
> It can be challenging to find. Since there's no trail from the
road,
> I'd...
Bob Marley 2004-02-07 11:12:10 #28152
How hard is GC hiking vs BWCA portaging?
I've done many BWCA (Boundary Water Canoe Area) trips up in northern
Minnesota. Many portages I have to go through to reach the reserved
campsite. Portaging...
California 2004-02-07 11:12:10 #28151
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