Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Bob and all, I know the slot that Rich is talking about, and for mere mortals it's more like 2.5 or 3 days hike to get there;-) If it is a short slot, then...
brian_alleyne 2011-05-04 11:19:35 #65521

Re: Hermit Creek
'Wags' That's an easy one to answer. I assume you are bringing a method for water purification (a pump, filter, tablets or a steri pen) correct? I would...
JoshC 2011-05-04 08:23:03 #65520

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
Count me totally against bolts and leaving anything in the Canyon also. This argument raged in the Superstition Wilderness for a few years. I believe the...
Bob Marley 2011-05-04 07:42:32 #65519

Re: Hermit Trail
I'd be on the safe side and cache some water. As suggested, Lookout Point would be a good spot, since you'll still have Santa Maria spring between your cache...
canyonhiker17 2011-05-04 07:14:19 #65518

Hermit - Waldron Loop Hike
Hi All - I recently did a Hermit - Waldron loop hike. The last two miles from the Waldron road back to Hermits Rest were a little challenging, but overall a...
richard2425848 2011-05-04 06:32:49 #65517

Re: Backkpackers using the Colorado River on inflatable rafts they
I agree that zones would make much more sense, rather than some arbitrary 5 mile limit. Why exactly was that number chosen? If they want to pull a random...
dNally 2011-05-04 06:21:54 #65516

Re: Hermit Trail
We got water at the spring last Friday and the trough was pretty clear. We left Hermit camp with 3 liters of water in our bladders. Two of us had one extra...
Roy 2011-05-04 06:14:30 #65515

Re: Hermit Trail
Maybe a cache around Lookout Point?...You should be able to get water from Santa Maria spring. Check with the BCO before going...I have heard of other hikers...
kaibabdreams 2011-05-04 05:55:55 #65514

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