Glen Canyon Group -- Southeastern Utah
in the heart of the Red Rock country
See photos of previous hikes in our Picture Gallery
GCG Sat 6/21 TBD Weather Dependent. If it's hot and the snow is gone, we'll aim for the high country. If it's cool, we aim for something lower down. E-mail reminder and posting here on the Glen Canyon Group web site about 6/18.
GCG Thur 7/10 Gold Knob from Miners Basin. Beat the heat in the La Sals. Explore ruined dwellings at old mining claims at the head of a high wooded valley and/or climb the ridge to Gold Knob (5 miles round trip, 1400' elevation gain). Gold Knob offers fine views from north through west to south. The road in from the La Sal Loop Road is steep and rough enough to require four-wheel drive. Gold Knob can also be reached from Warner Lake with a somewhat stiffer climb. Meet at Moab Information Center, Center and Main, at 8:00 AM. Leader: Tom Messenger, 259-1756.
GCG Sat 8/2, Beaver Basin. Beaver basin is located just north of Mann Peak at about 10,500 ft. The hike will begin about 2 or 3 miles from the basin and hike in the pines and aspen along an old road. This should be a nice cool easy 4 to 6 mile stroll in the mountains during the heat of summer. Last summer the road was impassable because of fallen trees. We will park at a convenient place and hike up the road. Meet at the Moab Information Center, Center and Main, at 8:00 AM. Mike Stringham, (435) 259-8579.
GCG Sat 8/23, Manns Peak from Geyser Pass. Manns Peak the kind(er) gentle(r) way. About four miles round trip with 1800' of elevation gain as opposed to ~8/2800 from Warner Lake. Escape the heat and get fine views of the northern La Sals and the canyon country to the west. Good footing all the way. Last 1000+' from Burro Pass to the peak is steep and unrelenting -- pretend you're admiring the view while you stop and wheeze. 4WD or muscular high clearance needed to reach the trailhead. Meet at the Moab Information Center, Center and Main at 8 AM. For details, contact Tom Messenger (435) 259-1756.
GCG Sat 9/27, Balanced Rock Mesa. The hike begins about 11 miles east of the Sand Flats entry kiosk and 3 miles east of the Porcupine Rim mountain bike trail head. This fairly easy hike should last about 4 to 5 hours and is freestyle meaning there is no established trail to follow. We will be able to see several balanced rocks, some arches and lots of hodoos. The hike is described in Fran Barnes' Day Hike book "Forty one day hikes in the Moab Vicinity. Meet at the Moab Information Center, Center and Main, at 8:00 AM. Mike Stringham, (435) 259-8579.
GCG Sat 10/4, Dragonfly Canyon and Gold Bar Arch. Not more than 4 miles with about 800' of elevation gain. A short, relatively easy hike as a return to the canyons after the heat of the summer. Enjoy the pretty pour-offs of Dragonfly (or Culvert) Canyon before climbing out the left wall to visit spectacular Gold Bar Arch. Minor scrambling. Meet at the Moab Information Center, Center and Main, at 9:00 AM. Mike Binyon, (435) 259-163
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On winter hikes, bring extra warm clothing and a flashlight.
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In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling
arrangements. The Sierra Club DOES NOT have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no
liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing, or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among
the participants and participants assume the risks associated with this travel