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Signup starts on Wednesday, January 21.
- First preference will be given to those who have already signed on the Trips Clipboard, but a $50 DEPOSIT WILL BE REQUIRED to secure a spot.
- (The deposit will go towards van gas, camping, and shuttle).
Join UCMC Alumni Bob Kessler as he leads and exciting voyage of discovery and mystery to Canyonlands National Park in southeastern Utah. High atop the Colorado Plateau (5000 - 7000 feet above sea level), we will hike into spectacular Salt Creek Canyon. This 22 mile canyon complex was home to the intriguing Anasazi Indians, a people who inhabited the area over 700 years ago and left many examples of their presence. There will be many opportunities to see Anasazi artwork and to explore ancient ruins.
Check out the Calendar below, and the detailed Itinerary under that. At the bottom of this page is a topo map with a detailed depiction of the hike.
For information on this trip, contact Bob Kessler at: kessler@fuse.net
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I T I N E R A R Y
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Friday, March 19:
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Leave Cincinnati at 5:00 PM. Drive non-stop (25+ hours).
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Saturday, March 20:
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Arrive outside Canyonlands NP by 4:00 PM. Car-camp at Hamburger Rock BLM campground near Needles Visitor Center
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Sunday, March 21:
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P/U Permits. Shuttle to trailhead. Hike into Upper Salt Creek Canyon to camp #SC2. 3.7 miles.
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Monday, March 22:
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Dayhike. Explore nearby indian ruins, natrual arches.
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Tuesday, March 23:
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Hike to camp #SC4. View ancient artwork, arches. 8.5 miles
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Wednesday, March 24:
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Hike to open zone camp (approx. 1 mile north of Salt Creek/Angel Arch Canyon junction). Dayhike to Angel Arch. 2.5 mile + 5 mile dayhike.
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Thursday, March 25:
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Hike to open zone camp (approx. 1 mile south of Peekaboo Camp). 7.0 miles.
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Friday, March 26:
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- HIke out to Squaw Flat Campground. 5.5 miles.
- Drive to Moab to clean-up. Car-camp.
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Saturday, March 27:
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Leave Moab area at 9:00 AM. Drive non-stop.
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Sunday, March 28:
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Arrive Cincinnati at 3:00 PM.
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Click on the link at left to download a PDF File with Food Planning Guide and Equipment Checklist |
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COST ESTIMATE
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These are PER PERSON costs. They are subject to change. All group fees will be collected at the start of trip and put into a "kitty" for group expenses. Any leftovers will be redistributed.
| Food: |
-on-road/Car Camp |
$72.00
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-camping |
60.00
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| Camping Fees: |
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10.00
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| Van Rental |
-(UCMC) |
0.00
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-est. gas expense ($648 total) |
93.00
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| Misc. |
-shower, etc. |
10.00
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| Shuttle Fee |
(to trailhead, $175 total) |
25.00
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TOTAL PER PERSON: $270.00
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