Bass to Boucher
Let me introduce myself. I fell in love with the Canyon in April 1983 on a short, impromptu weekend trip. I stood on the rim, I walked a short distance...
marsha_kesselring 2006-02-22 12:41:12 #40127

Re: Trail conditions?

m_landman 2006-02-22 11:37:25 #40126

Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
And scorpions under rocks. Always check the bottom and shady side of rocks before picking them up. I leave 2' long cords on my main tie downs to tie around...
Bob Washburn 2006-02-22 11:16:03 #40125

Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
Thanks Bob and Dana, that has been my experience also, wasn't sure about the rapid camping area though but sounds like they will just pull out there. Makes...
sierrapaige1 2006-02-22 09:49:07 #40124

Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
Rocks and cord most of the time. You are really lucky if you find a place in GC where a full set of tent pegs will go in. It can get pretty windy at times...
Bob Marley 2006-02-22 09:29:15 #40123

Re: Trail conditions?
Little or no snow recently so trails should be in pretty good shape. A heat wave is building for this weekend with temperatures in Phoenix expected to be in...
Bob Marley 2006-02-22 09:25:50 #40122

Night hiking
I've done a lot of night hiking in the summer months to avoid the daytime heat (Hualapia Hilltop to just above village on three day weekends, corridor...
Bob Marley 2006-02-22 09:23:35 #40121

Re: Stakes at IG, Cedar Spring, Granite Rapids?
If you can avoid taking tent stakes, you save yourself a few ounces of weight (and frustration!). Much of the ground throughout the GC is too hard to pound...
Dana Kaleta 2006-02-22 09:01:31 #40120

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