Lower Red Canyon

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Overview

hike2.5adv

Eroded foothills, ridgetop jeep road, orange-brown cliffs, canyon bottom, interesting narrows, desert scrub, open views

Stats

10.2 mi   700 ft   4.6 hr





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Map

Out-and-back itinerary

Features

Look forward to

ridges
good
canyons
good
colorful geology
good
desert scrub
good
views
okay

Challenges

Be prepared for

navigation
intermediate route-finding
slippery surface
lots of mild
rough surface
rough trail
heavy sand
lots
UV exposure
lots

Difficulty

Advanced

Difficulty

Suitable for

advanced
 
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Getting there

Planning your trip

open accessoct - apr4WD vehicle

Dogs

Are dogs allowed?

When we last went in 2010 a washout along Summit Rd 3 miles (5 km) from the trailhead prevented passage of highway vehicles due to heavy sand. We went the rest of the way on foot making for 6 miles (10 km) roundtrip of hot and tedious extra walking.

It's possible the road may have been recently maintained and in better condition but it's uncertain so your best bet is to play it safe and use a 4WD vehicle.

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