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04-26-2007, 04:50 PM #1
Dark Canyon
Taking Scott and Wasatch's advice to spend three days here (3 days, 2 nights).... I've never been there before... any beta you can offer?
Thanks!Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Frost
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04-26-2007 04:50 PM # ADS
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04-26-2007, 05:10 PM #2
I have David Day's book, which I used to lead a backpack there.
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04-26-2007, 06:37 PM #3
if you only have 2-3 days, i'd recommend spending it in the lower canyon, which is the most scenic. the entire canyon is wonderful and worthy of exploration, but 2-3 days would allow you much exploration from the sundance trail upwards towards black steer as well as downcanyon towards the colorado river ... an unforgettable area.
you may want to look at this page too
http://uutah.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2164
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04-27-2007, 06:31 AM #4
Here ya go minus map and trailhead directions, you need to buy the book for that.
http://www.utahtravelcenter.com/acti...darkcanyon.htm
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04-27-2007, 07:26 AM #5
Thanks, guys. I have Daniel Day's book and looked it up there - perfect. Thanks for the info.
Tree.Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Frost
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04-27-2007, 09:52 PM #6
Re: Dark Canyon
Originally Posted by TreeHugger
Oh, just went and looked around some more... Memorial Day? That's late May, right? Hot. But very nice, and lots of water that far down the canyon.
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04-29-2007, 07:42 AM #7
Yeah, I was wondering about that - the heat. I'm not a hot weather person so we may have to think twice. I'm good to 90, max, but it's gonna be hotter than that, and it might be, that aint good. I get the feeling it's not particularly shady down there....?
I wonder what other options there may be....Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Frost
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05-01-2007, 07:34 AM #8
Yes it is very hot. Be careful on the way down. Its intimidating.
Have fun.
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05-01-2007, 08:02 AM #9Originally Posted by TreeHugger
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05-01-2007, 08:39 AM #10Yeah, I was wondering about that - the heat. I'm not a hot weather person so we may have to think twice. I'm good to 90, max, but it's gonna be hotter than that, and it might be, that aint good. I get the feeling it's not particularly shady down there....?
Best section of Dark Canyon is between Lost an Youngs Canyon.Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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05-01-2007, 09:25 AM #11
I did Dark Canyon from the lake up, the approach was easy. Probably be a few years before you can do that again.
I only spent one day in the canyon, wish I could have spent more.
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05-01-2007, 04:39 PM #12
Man, that looks nice! Seriously, you dont think it will be too hot, ay? Maybe we'll get lucky, I really want to go there!!
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Frost
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05-01-2007, 05:03 PM #13Seriously, you dont think it will be too hot, ay?Utah is a very special and unique place. There is no where else like it on earth. Please take care of it and keep the remaining wild areas in pristine condition. The world will be a better place if you do.
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05-01-2007, 05:21 PM #14
Yup, swimming pool sized is right. The deep pool you can see in the photo below was about 15-20 feet across, and much longer. Going downstream from Sundance was where I found the best pools.
Yes, I whined about the heat (pay no attention), but the water was fabulous. Some great shaded campsites almost immediately downstream from Sundance, too. Left bank, looking down canyon.
Seriously, you dont think it will be too hot, ay?
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05-01-2007, 05:51 PM #15
Also, to navigate the canyon, stay to the right.
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05-01-2007, 07:52 PM #16Originally Posted by Cirrus2000
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05-01-2007, 08:02 PM #17
Thanks, ya'all!
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I - I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference. ~ Frost
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