Hiking Trip Reports

3 Peak Hike - Mummy, Charleston and Griffith Peaks - Mount Charleston Wilderness, Nevada.

Date - 7/13/08.
Distance - 19.9 Miles.
Time - 11.75 Hours.
I had always thought this would be a cool hike, and it was.  Lots of clouds, rain, thunder and a little lightning.

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Spooky and Peek-A-Boo Slots - Escalante National Monument, Utah.

Date - 5/12/07.
Distance - 2.9 Miles.
Time - 4.5 Hours.
This hike is listed in the canyoneering section.  It is a level 2 canyon so it requires no technical gear.  There is some scrambling involved in a couple spots but the average hiker can handle these easily.  It is recommended to bring some rope say 20 feet long or so to assist those that feel they need it. 

I highly recommend checking out these 2 canyons.  The hike is pretty easy and the slots are awesome.  These are some of the best nontechnical canyons I have been in.  They are short but well worth your time.  Bring a camera and take your time in there.

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Fire Canyon via Mouse's Tank - Valley of Fire state park, Nevada.

Date - 3/01/09.
Distance - 4.8 Miles.
Time - 3.5 hours
This hike is listed in the canyoneering section.  It is a level 2 canyon so it requires no technical gear.  Frequent scrambling is involved on a portion of this route.  A 30 foot rope should be brought along to assist those in the group that are not comfortable with some of the down climbs.

The narrow sections on this route are short and intermittent.  This route does not have the tight slot feeling I like to have on a canyon route.  But this is a worth while route since it offers travel through more of Valley of Fire than the short general hiking trails.  Long portions of wide areas along this route are extremely peaceful feeling.

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