“A bend in the road is not the end of the road… unless you fail to make the turn.”
– Helen Keller
Overview
Buckskin Gulch Trail, Southern Utah
OVERVIEW
Day I
Date: April 21 - 24, 2022
Distance: 21 miles (but we will also did a harder Day 2 hike, and some SFs did another hike climb on Day 3 that was way underestimated in terms of difficulty…)
Elevation Gain: ~777’ (Yes, negative - Day I only)
Highest Elevation: 4,860’
Lowest Elevation: 4,100’
Hiking Time: 7 hrs (Day I only)
Average Speed:
Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Hours of Sunlight: 11+
Average High Temp: 68 degrees
Average Low Temp: 36 degrees
Day II
Mountain of the Sun, Zion National Park
7 miles, 4,500’ verts, 7 hours total time
Day III
Rainbow Cirque, Red Rocks outside of Las Vegas
10 miles, 4,500’ verts, 10 hours total time
*Whatever the distance is, add 10% because Ben always under estimates (lies). Add 3K or more to the verticals, too.
Sufferfesters: Angelo, Jon L, Ted M, Tim M, Pat B, Bryce D, Rick, Ben T, Chad K, Patrick F, Tim F, Andy B, Bill D, Charles D, Ben 3, Ben 4, Luke S, Nate C, Todd P, Drew, Ted M, Luke M, Jay C
Photos
Day 2 - Mountain of the Sun
Day 3 - Rainbow Cirque (Sufferfesters: Ben3 & Ben4, Rick, Ted & Luke M, Andy, Patrick & Tim F, Bill & Charlie D, Chad, Ben T)
