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09-25-2018, 04:02 PM #1
Best time of the year to go to Escelante? AZ?
I'm planning a 7-10 days canyoneering trip for next year and debating about the actual area we should pick. Two areas/canyons that are high on the list are the ones below...I was wondering what would be the best time of the year to visit:
- Escelante (Choprock, Neon, Ringtail, Baker, etc.)
- AZ (Illusions, Insomnia, etc.) - Mongolian Rim area (May consider other areas nearby, but not Grand Canyon Area)
Thx
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09-25-2018 04:02 PM # ADS
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09-29-2018, 11:47 AM #2
I've not been to the AZ canyons but for Escalante canyons I would recommend late April or early May or late September or early October. More light in April/May, however. Water levels are critical for Choprock so be prepared anytime due to runoff or flash floods moving the sand dams around.
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09-29-2018, 08:35 PM #3
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10-01-2018, 12:07 PM #4
and remember - if it has rained the dirt is slicker than snot - an issue when driving
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11-18-2018, 08:13 PM #5
Consider joining the Arizona canyoneering community at our annual rendezvous that starts 4/10/19. Good group and you'll be able to talk to guys who have run the canyons you are interested in. You can join a group for a canyon run or start a sign-up for one your are interested in. Runoff is usually decent in April, although 2017 was an exception.
https://www.meetup.com/AZROCK/events/249890896/
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11-26-2018, 02:55 PM #6
I've done the AZ canyons in late May and early July. Late May was far better from a water level perspective.
I agree on the Escalante recommendation of May or September. I've been there in both of those months multiple times and agree entirely.
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