2022-04-15, 08:53 AM
I'm spoiled with sleeping in my trucks over the years ... driving out to Striped Butte and back sounds like a very long day to me. For me the biggest payoff of that area is spending a night or two out there just disappearing in a tucked away corner. Super buzz kill when you come across a mob scene of trucks. I'm afraid D.V. is so much on the established route now for wheeling that it's pretty unpleasant depending on your temperament / patience.
Incredible arch in the Cottonwoods. I've had a blast in some deep parts of that range but have experienced similar conditions: very little to no shade, same for lack of vegetation, and cranky co-hikers wondering, "where are you dragging me?" The payoffs in that area always seem to make it worth it though!
Incredible arch in the Cottonwoods. I've had a blast in some deep parts of that range but have experienced similar conditions: very little to no shade, same for lack of vegetation, and cranky co-hikers wondering, "where are you dragging me?" The payoffs in that area always seem to make it worth it though!