Summer Canyoneering Advice
Hello everyone,
So I'm planning a trip for next weekend and I was wonderin if anyone has any recommendations for physical intermediate slots that are bearable in summer and that are near water.
Normally I'd plan a trip to Zion, but it would be rushed (leavin Denver mid saturday and must be back by Wed evening) and with a weeks notice I'd imagine it's difficult to get permits and campsites n such in Zion.
I've heard Neon/Ringtail/Choprock would be a good choice and they're high on my list, I'm considering those. I know Neon and Choprock are really long days, is the approach brutal in the heat of summer?
Any thoughts on the Hogs? I know there is a spring and a pool halfway between the rest stop and the Hogs, is there camping here? If there is not camping at the pool, I was thinkin about camping up top and descending a canyon early, then spending the hot afternoon by the pool, then returning to camp around dark... does this sound like a reasonable/fun couple of days (if you're familiar with the area)?
I know The Black Hole is a great summer adventure, but I was really hopin for some moderate stemming or pothole escapes or anchor challenges, anyone know of any canyons like that near The Black Hole?
Thanks,
Sam