 Join us on
guided hikes through two spectacular national parks – Zion and Bryce
Canyons. Both offer dramatic views of unique scenery with fantastic
hiking experiences. This is the most favorable season to visit these
magnificent places, escaping the summer heat of over 100 degrees, as
well as the hordes of people who visit these parks. They provide a
geological showpiece found nowhere on earth! Their
biological diversity results from 4 life zones – desert, riparian
woodland and coniferous forest – including 79 species of mammals, 289
types of birds, and 32 reptiles and amphibians. Mule deer, rock
squirrels, collared lizards and Pinyon jays may be spotted during the
day.
Our guide is a specialist in this region and a veteran of many trips
that he led for the Four Corners School of Outdoor Education, which has
provided leadership for several breathtaking ADK trips in recent years.
He will provide us with geological, biological and historic information
throughout the trip.
We will be staying at a motel in Springdale, Utah for the first three
nights and another motel near Bryce Canyon for the rest of our stay.
Breakfast will be prepared by the staff, trail lunches will be
provided and dinner will be taken at a restaurant.
The trip will originate and terminate at Las Vegas, Nevada. We will be
transported by van from there to our first motel and returned at the
conclusion of this Adventure Travel.
Participants are responsible for arriving at the Vegas airport (by 1pm
on Sunday, September 30, 2012) and departing from Vegas after 3pm (on
Saturday, October 6, 2012 – unless you make other arrangements to stay
and gamble, etc. in Vegas.)
This is an active program requiring previous hiking experience. While
varying levels of proficiency will be accommodated, participants must
be in good shape. Hiking distances will range from 3 to 9 miles round
trip and will require travel on trails over moderate hills at
elevations up to 8,200 feet. Some trails are not groomed. This trip is
not appropriate for individuals who are not comfortable with heights.
Outing Cost:
$1,633
Payment Policy:
A deposit of $400.00 is due at
the time of registration. The remaining balance of $1233.00 is due no later than July 1, 2012.
Cancellation Policy:
If you need to cancel
the trip at any time, an $85.00 ADK registration fee is
non-refundable. The balance of the deposit is fully refundable up
July 1, 2012. After July 1, 2012, no refunds are possible unless your
space can be filled from a waiting list. However, if ADK cancels
the trip or if in the opinion of the leader, this trip is not for you,
the full amount will be refunded.
Included in the trip:
- Travel from (and
return to) Las Vegas by van and throughout the week to two motels and
several trailheads
- 6 nights at a motel
- All meals from Sunday
dinner to Saturday lunch
- An expert and veteran
guide from the Four Corners School of Outdoor Education
- Admission to the parks
Not Included:
- Air transportation to
and from Vegas
- Snacks, legal
beverages, personal items, etc
- Gratuities – tips for
the maids at the motels and tips at the restaurants are at the
discretion of the participants. Gratuity for the guide and driver of
the van will be anonymously donated at the conclusion of the trip by
the participants. (Suggested donation is $40 for the week).
- Single supplement is
$300. If you request a roommate, every effort will be made to
find you one. If no roommate is available, you will be charged
the single supplement fee.
For more information
and to register, contact: Dick Lightcap, 7331
Barberry Lane, Manlius, NY 13104-1301; (315) 637-3737
FAX: (315) 637-3737; HIKETHENCT@AOL.COM
Proposed
Itinerary
PLEASE NOTE:
Times and/or order of activities may be subject to changes depending on
the opportunities provided by the natural world and/or unforeseen
circumstances. Likewise, we sometimes are not able to visit all
of the places listed in the itinerary due to time restraints, weather,
closings, problems that someone in the group may encounter, etc.
DISTANCES, ELEVATION CHANGES AND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE. DISTANCES ARE
ROUND TRIP.
Day
1, Sunday, September 30, 2012
Arrive at Las Vegas,
Nevada, by 1 PM. Depart from the airport by 2 PM and drive by van to
Springdale, Utah (3 hours) to the motel.
Day
2, Monday, October 1, 2012
Hike the Watchman
Trail (2 miles round trip, 365’ elevation change) in Zion National Park
in order to acclimate yourself to the high elevation. Later, take
in the Visitors Center or hike to the Emerald Pools (3 miles, 350’).
Day 3, Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Hike the West Rim
Trail to Scouts Lookout (4 miles, 1000’). A steady uphill trek,
ascending a series of switchbacks (called Walter’s Wiggles). To
continue to Angels Landing may be an option (additional mile, 500’).
Day 4, Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Drive to Bryce Canyon
(3 hours). Check in at motel. Orientation will be at 11 AM. Hike
the Hat Shop Trail (4 miles, 1,436’).
Day 5, Thursday, October 4, 2012
Hike the Peekaboo
Loop (9 miles, 600’).
Day 6, Friday, October 5, 2012
Hike the Fairyland
Loop (8 miles, 750’).
Day 7, Saturday, October 6, 2012
We will depart from
the motel by 8:30 AM for the 4½ hour drive to Vegas. We
will stop for lunch en route. Flights out should be scheduled
after 3 PM.
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