2024-02-18, 04:33 PM
Well, we had most everything all planned out for the boys to hike Cottonwood-Marble (jeep rented, maps, Steve Hall's trip report printed) and then the rains came back and the road is closed again. Drat. NPS e-mail said only a maybe that it will be open by early March, so I was looking for a plan B. What I'm favoring now is having the boys hike up Titanothere Canyon to the Titus Canyon road and then proceeding west on the road.
It's about the same 26ish miles but no water. Titus Canyon road is closed to vehicle traffic, so no cars to dodge. If they want, they could take in Thimble Peak. Finally, Alex's mom and I could park at the Titus Canyon road end on the third day and hike up a bit to meet them.
Any outstanding flaws to this idea that I have missed? As always, I appreciate everyone's help and experience. This is the best forum in the world!
It's about the same 26ish miles but no water. Titus Canyon road is closed to vehicle traffic, so no cars to dodge. If they want, they could take in Thimble Peak. Finally, Alex's mom and I could park at the Titus Canyon road end on the third day and hike up a bit to meet them.
Any outstanding flaws to this idea that I have missed? As always, I appreciate everyone's help and experience. This is the best forum in the world!