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May 4, 2015 at 3:25 pm #1328587
An overnight backpacking trip to an area that featured canyons, desert flowers in bloom and mustangs.
May 4, 2015 at 4:46 pm #2196770Thanks for that report, Paul. Little Bookcliffs has been on my list for a while now. After seeing your photos, I know that I have to get out there.
May 5, 2015 at 9:11 pm #2197089Hey Paul, nice report as always.
I've been looking for a W Colo trip this weekend, as the rain and snow in Boulder won't be letting up anytime soon. Is this route suitable for dogs? Specifically, are there any rock scrambles or ledge walks? By "dog" I mean a 120 lb Newfoundland who is pretty agile but definitely cannot be hauled over a ledge.May 5, 2015 at 9:30 pm #2197093Nothing technical and dogs are allowed. The Spring Creek trail had an interesting trail it one part, but nothing a n experienced trail dog, or human :) , can't handle. again, not technical, just a trail cut into the dirt on the side of a steepish slope.
Otherwise everything is. all dirt roads or single track.
water may be the main concern. Just have a good amount heading into the canyon as the stream was already starting to taper off. The spring in Cottonwood creek trail was well maintained, clear and cold.
Believe it or not, the map on the BLM site is pretty good. Has the springs, the trails and the roads just outside of the WSA boundary you can use to make a loop. Couple the BLM map with a good topo (which does not have the trails, but the contour lines) and navigation is straight forward. The trail illustrated map for that area was missing some roads and I was confused for a little bit up near monument rocks. The recreational map put out by rhe BLM is more accurate! Cost me about a 45m total. :)
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