Hi--
My family (wife, 6 and 4 year olds) are flying into Vegas March 15 from AK for a 6 night mini-tour of Southern Utah. We are interested in learning some canyoneering skills, exploring slot canyons, day hikes, maybe a backpack trip, etc. My kids are pretty active hikers and love to camp. My main concern is that the weather in mid-March may not be conducive to camping.
My initial plan was to make a backpack trip in Coyota Gulch our main focus. But the potential for cold weather made me rethink my plans. What do you guys think of the below itinerary? Any suggestions? Should I focus on another area that has warmer weather? Will a 4-wheel drive vehicle be neccessary?
Day 1. Arrive in Vegas 9 am. Drive to Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Camp there or on nearby BLM land.
Day 2. Go on guided 1/2 day canyoneering trip with Seldom Seem Adventures somewhere near Kanab. Drive to Kodachrome Basin State Park. Stay at cabins or camp.
Days 3 and 4. Willis Creek, Bull Valley Gorge, Bryce, and/or Kodachrome Basin State Park. Afternoon of Day 4 either camp at Kodachrome or drive to Escalante and camp/stay at cabin.
Day 5 and 6. Escalante. Hole in Rock Rd and or Burr Trail Rd.
Day 7. Drive back to Vegas for 5pm flight.
My family (wife, 6 and 4 year olds) are flying into Vegas March 15 from AK for a 6 night mini-tour of Southern Utah. We are interested in learning some canyoneering skills, exploring slot canyons, day hikes, maybe a backpack trip, etc. My kids are pretty active hikers and love to camp. My main concern is that the weather in mid-March may not be conducive to camping.
My initial plan was to make a backpack trip in Coyota Gulch our main focus. But the potential for cold weather made me rethink my plans. What do you guys think of the below itinerary? Any suggestions? Should I focus on another area that has warmer weather? Will a 4-wheel drive vehicle be neccessary?
Day 1. Arrive in Vegas 9 am. Drive to Coral Pink Sand Dunes. Camp there or on nearby BLM land.
Day 2. Go on guided 1/2 day canyoneering trip with Seldom Seem Adventures somewhere near Kanab. Drive to Kodachrome Basin State Park. Stay at cabins or camp.
Days 3 and 4. Willis Creek, Bull Valley Gorge, Bryce, and/or Kodachrome Basin State Park. Afternoon of Day 4 either camp at Kodachrome or drive to Escalante and camp/stay at cabin.
Day 5 and 6. Escalante. Hole in Rock Rd and or Burr Trail Rd.
Day 7. Drive back to Vegas for 5pm flight.