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JK Trails & TalesJust get back from a recent trail run and/or camping trip with your Jeep JK Wrangler? If so, you know we want to hear all about where you went, who all came along and of course, see all the pics you can post.
... Labyrinth Camp is my favorite camp site that I have ever stayed at ,anywhere, on any kind of trip in my life.
The night I spent there, it was windy. Probably a good 50 MPH. It was miserable until the sun set. When we mentioned that to the ranger staff after exiting, they said it is well-known for high winds coming out of Taylor Canyon. That explained why, when we arrived to pick up our permit, the staff tried to talk us into changing to nearby Hardscrabble. I do not recommend it to folks driving WRT because of that. Still, once the winds died down, it was nice waking up to a pleasant view of the Green River ...
There were about three times as many rocks inside the tent to keep it from blowing away. And cooking our Dutch oven dinner that night had to wait until after sunset because we couldn't get the charcoal lit ...
The night I spent there, it was windy. Probably a good 50 MPH. It was miserable until the sun set. When we mentioned that to the ranger staff after exiting, they said it is well-known for high winds coming out of Taylor Canyon. That explained why, when we arrived to pick up our permit, the staff tried to talk us into changing to nearby Hardscrabble. I do not recommend it to folks driving WRT because of that. Still, once the winds died down, it was nice waking up to a pleasant view of the Green River ...
There were about three times as many rocks inside the tent to keep it from blowing away. And cooking our Dutch oven dinner that night had to wait until after sunset because we couldn't get the charcoal lit ...
We had no issues with wind our night at Labyrinth. The 1st night at Airport was a different story. From 10 pm till 2am the wind was whipping about 30 mph.
It is just as beautiful after leaving the park and driving up Mineral Bottom Switchbacks
After leaving Canyonlands we were headed to Torrey, Utah. We stopped for lunch and groceries in Green River.
We made a quick drive through Capitol Reef NP. It is on the list for a return trip and extended stay. Very interesting and beautiful area.
When we got to Torrey it was looking like rain and about 45 degrees. We had a campsite reserved at a local RV park that had laundry and showers. My wife, being scared of the cold begged for a hotel. So, we stayed at the Red Sands Hotel. It was real nice. And the view from the hot tub of the snow capped mountains just south of town was worth every penny!
Today started out with a horse/mule ride to the bottom of the canyon. This is what my daughter has been the most excited about on this trip.
Our trail guide showing my daughter how to whip Lefty so he will keep up on the ride. Lefty is lazy.
I sat tall on my mule, Tin Man, looking down on my wife and Maverick.
Our head trail guide
Our other trail guide.
Bristlecone pines are an amazing tree, where they grow, how slow they grow, and how long they live. Probably my favorite tree. I wish I lived closer to them.
Headed up and out. This really was a great way to see the bottom of the canyon.
After the horse ride we left Bryce headed to Zion, or so my wife thought. First we ate lunch in Panguitch, Utah. Then it was on to the cabin I secretly reserved for the night(it was Mothers Day.) Bonus points for me!
This is the viewed sunset over Panguitch Lake from Bear Paw Resort, and the Peek-n-Pine Cabin.
After getting set at our campsite in the North Campground, we took the shuttle to the River Walk hike. The river was too high for the Narrows to be open. Another reason to come back!
You had to watch the squirrels on this hike. They would hold you up.
