Over the course of three incredible days, my buddy Michael and I embarked on an unforgettable adventure through Grand Gulch in Cedar Mesa, Utah. We set out from the Bullet Canyon trailhead on October 20th, 2024, with the goal of reaching Kane Gulch by the evening. Along the way, we marveled at the stunning Perfect Kiva dwelling in Bullet Canyon-a truly awe-inspiring sight. Heading further, the ranger at the Kane Gulch Ranger Station gave us valuable advice on exploring the ancient structures responsibly and warned us about the toxic air in the Kiva due to years of rodent waste.
Our journey continued as we passed by the impressive Jailhouse Ruin, standing over three stories tall. Later that evening, we arrived at the confluence of Kane Gulch and headed upstream in search of a campsite.
Day two brought a more leisurely pace as we soaked in the beauty of the canyon. Despite the progress we made on day one, the Grand Gulch's unique combination of trailfinding and bushwhacking made every mile a hard-earned victory. We passed numerous cliff dwellings nestled high in the canyon's coves. The highlight of the day was, without a doubt, the awe-inspiring Split Level Ruin. Later, we continued past Turkey Pen Ruin and stumbled upon fresh bear tracks in the mud. Though I only captured that moment on my phone, I’ll be sure to share a short video soon!
On our final day, we had just a few miles to go, and we took our time to savor the experience. Once we reached the Kane Gulch Ranger Station, I rode a bike back to the Bullet Canyon trailhead-an 8-mile trek that took me just over 30 minutes, despite the tiring hills. It was the perfect way to wrap up an epic adventure with one of the best mates I could ask for. Michael also captured this journey on film, so stay tuned for his in-depth look at this incredible adventure, coming soon!
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