Quick write-up for a 12 day trip to Utah. Visited Grand Staircase National Monument (GSNM) and did the southern portion of the BDR. Didn’t get any takers on the BDR post so I wound up hooking up with my friends Joe and Dana of Mule Expedition Outfitters.
Kind of wound at Grand Staircase by accident but had a great time the scenery was incredible, GSNM is super dog friendly and not widely visited, the Utah BDR is Beautiful and technically challenging. Couldn’t imagine doing the expert section on a heavy dual sport.
Day 1 – Finish packing leave Socal 1PM drive through Zion NP and sleep
Day 2 - Drive to Kanab UT, Explore and camp GSNP
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Day 3 - Explore Trails in GSNM Meet up with Friends Joe and Dana in Kanab, Camp in GSNM
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Day 4 - Explore and camp in GCNM
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Day 5 - Explore GSNM including 2 cool slot canyon hikes. Stayed in hotel outside of Brice NP 20F and snowing overnight
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Day 6 - Explore GSNM outside of Escalante drove Death Ridge trail and camped
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