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    Looking for San Rafael Hiking Suggestions

    My family is headed to the Swell this weekend and I'm looking for suggestions. We have done Little Wild Horse, Goblin Valley, Crawford Draw, & Crack Canyon previously. I don't feel like my kids are up for Ding & Dang yet. Anyone have any suggestions for us?
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    A short but rewarding hike is the Wild Horse Window caves, if you haven't done it yet. Just south of the Temple Mtn area on the way to Goblin Valley.


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    Just South of the Swell is Lower Maidenwater.
    http://climb-utah.com/Powell/maidl.htm

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sombeech View Post
    A short but rewarding hike is the Wild Horse Window caves, if you haven't done it yet. Just south of the Temple Mtn area on the way to Goblin Valley.


    Whew!! That was satisfying.

    Now I need a cigarette...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Iceaxe View Post
    @Iceaxe- Will we hit water this time of year?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscGo View Post
    @Iceaxe- Will we hit water this time of year?
    There is always ankle-deep water in Lower Maidenwater, what you will discover after that just depends on how the latest flash flood has rearranged the sand dams. The most water I've ever encountered is knee deep, but I've also heard of one group hitting a short swim. You can always reverse out if the water gets to deep.

    FWIW: I consider Lower Maidenwater one of the most underrated slot canyon hikes in Utah. I really don't know why it's not more popular as I think it's better, or at least as good, as Little Wild Horse. YMMV

    Also you can hike up Leprechaun Canyon from the bottom on the same trip as it's just down the road. Leprechaun from the bottom is also a great hike, but it's too short to be a stand alone destination. Blarney Canyon from the bottom is an OK hike. And there is always Trachyte Falls, Hog Spring Pictographs and Little Egypt in the same area. It's easy to spend a couple days hiking in the area.

    Hurst Bridge is also nearby.





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    Quote Originally Posted by Iceaxe View Post
    FWIW: I consider Lower Maidenwater one of the most underrated slot canyon hikes in Utah. I really don't know why it's not more popular as I think it's better, or at least as good, as Little Wild Horse. YMMV

    Completely agree. It really is an underrated gem. I've done it twice and both times I ran into very little water -- only ankle deep on the very lower end of the slot.
    It's only "science" if it supports the narrative.

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    Thank you, guys! I'm excited for this weekend.
    "My heart shall cry out for Moab..." Isaiah 15:5

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