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Angels Landing
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Difficult
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Springdale, UT
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Angels Landing
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Springdale, UT
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Difficult
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Notes:
4.4 mi
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It was tiring going up, but I took breaks as needed. The chains were not worrisome, as I tried not to look down. Lots of pleasant people!
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Angels Landing
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Springdale, UT
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Jun 1, 2025 |
Angels Landing
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Springdale, UT
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Jun 1, 2025 |
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Notes:
Epic hike. There were a lot of people hiking, but less than before permits were needed. No thoughts of death or slipping! Saw 2 owls!
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The Narrows - Wall Street to Big Springs Route
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Difficult
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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The Narrows - Wall Street to Big Springs Route
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Springdale, UT
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Difficult
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May 31, 2025 |
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Notes:
2.1 mi
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Started at Big Springs on my way down. The springs are stunning! Walked in the water for much of the way. Big Springs is a worthy goal.
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Riverside Walk
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Easy
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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Riverside Walk
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Springdale, UT
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Easy
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May 31, 2025 |
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Notes:
1 mi
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Ended the top-down The Narrows hike. Paved trail along the Virgin River. Gentle hike on crowded trail. Loved it.
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The Narrows
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
The Narrows
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Springdale, UT
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May 31, 2025 |
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Notes:
Epic hike from Chamberlain Ranch down. Weather was perfect. Crowded at the bottom, but peaceful up top. Would repeat anytime!
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Canyon Overlook
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
Canyon Overlook
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Notes:
Wonderful views of the road switching up and going through the adjacent tunnel. Fun playing on the rocks to get different pictures.
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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Intermediate
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Canyon Overlook Trail
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Springdale, UT
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Intermediate
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May 30, 2025 |
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Notes:
1.4 mi
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Out-and-back with a rewarding view at the end. The trail follows the canyon wall with steps interspersed. The trail itself is worth doing. Loved it!
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Checkerboard Mesa
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
Checkerboard Mesa
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Springdale, UT
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May 30, 2025 |
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Notes:
Intriguing pattern on whitened mesa. I tried to climb up, which was fun. Right on the road coming in from the east. Memorable!
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Muir Grove
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 24, 2025 |
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Muir Grove
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Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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May 24, 2025 |
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Notes:
4.2 mi
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Forested hike starting in the campground. Such a reward with at least 2 dozen majestic sequoias up top at the end of the hike. Loved it.
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Giant Forest: Big Trees Trail
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Easy
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 23, 2025 |
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Giant Forest: Big Trees Trail
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Three Rivers, CA
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Easy
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May 23, 2025 |
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Notes:
1.3 mi
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Top notch hike with many majestic sequoias around a meadow. Swings by the museum and is paved throughout. Loved it!
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Congress Trail
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Easy/Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 23, 2025 |
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Congress Trail
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Three Rivers, CA
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Easy/Intermediate
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May 23, 2025 |
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Notes:
1.9 mi
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Fun loop going near General Sherman and the museum. The House, Senate and President are the highlights of this hike. Epic!
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Tokopah Falls Trail
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 23, 2025 |
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Tokopah Falls Trail
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Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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May 23, 2025 |
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Notes:
3.8 mi
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Beautiful morning forested hike following a stream up to the falls. Impressive flow during the Spring. Relaxing and invigorating.
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Tharp's Log Cabin
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
Tharp's Log Cabin
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
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Notes:
Cabin built in the end of a fallen sequoia. Rancher tended his cattle nearby in the 1800's.
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Giant Forest Loop Trail
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
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Giant Forest Loop Trail
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Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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May 22, 2025 |
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Notes:
7.5 mi
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Stupendous hike through a forest filled with sequoias. Gentle trail through highlights of the park. I left early. Relaxing. Fulfilling.
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Crescent Meadow
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
Crescent Meadow
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
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Notes:
Picturesque meadow that emanated the peace of the surrounding sequoias. Powerful.
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The Congress Group
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
The Congress Group
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
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Notes:
Stunning groups of the cinnamon-colored majesties. First the President, then a group called The Senate and lastly the largest group called The House.
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General Sherman
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
General Sherman
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
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Notes:
The crowd were ogling this majestic beauty. I hiked up behind to get a better view from above. The top has died from fires damaging the trunk.
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Sunset Rock
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
Sunset Rock
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 22, 2025 |
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Notes:
The setting sun was warm on the massive domed grey rock. I was the only one there for most of the Golden Hour. Peaceful and powerful.
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Marble Falls Trail
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Intermediate
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 21, 2025 |
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Marble Falls Trail
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Three Rivers, CA
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Intermediate
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May 21, 2025 |
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Notes:
6.8 mi
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Steady hike up with a rewarding view of the falls and the ability to splash in the water. Many vistas and lizards.
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Giant Forest Museum
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 21, 2025 |
Giant Forest Museum
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Three Rivers, CA
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May 21, 2025 |
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Notes:
Great place to learn about sequoias and the role of fire in their propagation. Fire clears the way for seeds to take root and kills harmful organisms.
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