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Thread: Mystery Canyon (best way down)
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03-06-2007, 07:54 PM #1
Mystery Canyon (best way down)
I know that I asked about Mystery before but I am to lazy to go looking for the thread. I was wondering which way down is the best; starting and east mesa or from weeping rock. I am headed down on May 12th with my wife and a few friends. I was told that there isn't much water through Mystery but I know that we will hiking out through a little water and there might be more because of the time of year. I would appreciate some beta. Thanks
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03-06-2007 07:54 PM # ADS
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03-07-2007, 06:21 AM #2
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Here is Bo's write up of Mystery
http://www.zionnational-park.com/zio...ery-canyon.htm
Shane's
http://climb-utah.com/Zion/mystery.htm
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03-07-2007, 08:33 AM #3
East Mesa baby! That hike up from Weeping Rock trailhead is a nasty climb. East Mesa trail is mostly flat and quite enjoyable. The only concern is the road as mentioned above. Consider the fitness level of your group. Also, you may want to post the question again shortly before you go to see if anyone has gone in prior to you to get recent conditions. I know that a couple of years ago, a large part of the entrance sluffed off and it made for an interesting descent when I took my wife and other newbies.
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03-07-2007, 08:37 AM #4
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Originally Posted by Scott Card
Mystery is a beauty though! That rappel into the Zion Narrows is Awesome! I killed my camera in this canyon right before that rapell! I was so bummed!
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03-07-2007, 08:40 AM #5
Oh ya. Tanya is right about the bugs. I have only seen them on the rim though. Wear a hat. They seem to be worse at certain times of the year and only in the shade for some reason. I didn't have much problem cause I had a hat on but those without seemed to be swattin' up a storm.
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03-07-2007, 08:46 AM #6
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Originally Posted by Scott Card
I always have a hat on! How else am I going to always look 30
Sun = WRINKLES!!!!!
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03-07-2007, 12:42 PM #7Originally Posted by tanya
I think the east side shuttle is easiest, but remember to have someone drop you off. Otherwise you'll be wastin' time shaggin' your vehicle after the hike when you could be spending precious time at your favorite "hot spot" sippin' cool ones and tellin' lies!
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03-07-2007, 12:47 PM #8Originally Posted by Bo_Beck
Oh yes...I forgot to mention....you look 30 without the hat, but I do think it helps you keep your balance for some reason
http://tinyurl.com/3ydxta
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03-07-2007, 12:51 PM #9
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Originally Posted by Bo_Beck
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03-07-2007, 02:57 PM #10
Booooo... Shuttles suck! The hike isn't that bad, come on guys. It's paved 90% of the way and only takes what, an hour or two to hike? The shuttle takes what three hours when you factor in driving to the TH, then driving to the TH again and then back to camp? Plus much of the trail is in the shade in the morning. Take your time, enjoy the views along the trail, and then head straight back to camp at the end of the day instead of going through the hassle of picking your car up. Just my two cents. Unless of course you can get someone else to do all the car shuttling for you... then by all means do it from East Mesa.
Eric - The hater of picking up the shuttle car!
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03-07-2007, 03:05 PM #11
Time wise I don't think the shuttle saves anything if you include cleaning up your shuttle at the end of the day.
And I'm with Eric.... I hate cleaning up that shuttle
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03-07-2007, 03:44 PM #12
I guess I am one that doesn't mind the shuttle pick-up. I have enjoyed the ride and usually have several cool beverages (non alcoholic of course) with me and a bunch of food. I get to sit and rest from the hike and usually when I get back to camp, dinner is ready! Plus, with a 4X4, that road is some fun when it is a bit wet. Also, no one I have gone with wants to do that hike.
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03-07-2007, 05:42 PM #13
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Originally Posted by Scott Card
I think Eric and Shane are just get to business types of guys.
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03-07-2007, 05:50 PM #14Originally Posted by tanyaLife is Good
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03-07-2007, 05:57 PM #15
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Originally Posted by Scott Card
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03-07-2007, 05:59 PM #16
I knew that
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03-07-2007, 06:03 PM #17
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Originally Posted by Scott
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03-07-2007, 06:08 PM #18Originally Posted by tanyaLife is Good
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03-07-2007, 06:09 PM #19
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Originally Posted by Scott Card
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03-07-2007, 07:56 PM #20
Thanks for the info. I will probably shuttle in because I am lazy, plus I can get a little more sleep on the way
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