I look forward to the days I get to hike in a canyon like this. So cool seeing this oasis. I am always curious about flash flood risk management in places like this. What is your process on determining the right time to go?
Flash flood risk management is the responsibility of the hiker in this canyon. The risk is very real. We watch the weather in the area using the Clime app. It is the best real time localized one we have found. There is a little bit of signal at the trailhead if you have Verizon. That said, it’s impossible to check weather from inside the canyon. Our favorite campsite is near a good escape route, and that is on purpose. We always carry our Garmin just in case we get stranded and need emergency assistance. Another app that I find useful is called River. It shows the flow and depth of most creeks in the area, and you can look at historical data to see if it is deeper than you are used to. Ultimately, you need to have a Plan B and the good sense to ditch this hike if you are even a little bit worried.
Bro, you beat me to it! We backpacked it Sept 12-13 and I'm about to publish my own version, complete with daddy long legs infestation. Her description of the rocks is spot on LOL. We used floaties - the water was nice!
@@shutupandhike 🤣🤣🤣 too true! We talked about doing it last year, so that's what we get for not getting it on the schedule. Looks like you guys camped close to where the trail meets the creek - that site looked pretty awesome.
my daughter is 12 and almost never backs down from a challenge. im wondering if i should take her down this trail even if its just to the bottom to the creek and assess wether shes up for going further. i suppose take it step by step. would you recommend leading her down to at least the creek portion? thx for the video and showing us this trip!
I look forward to the days I get to hike in a canyon like this. So cool seeing this oasis. I am always curious about flash flood risk management in places like this. What is your process on determining the right time to go?
Flash flood risk management is the responsibility of the hiker in this canyon.
The risk is very real. We watch the weather in the area using the Clime app. It is the best real time localized one we have found. There is a little bit of signal at the trailhead if you have Verizon.
That said, it’s impossible to check weather from inside the canyon. Our favorite campsite is near a good escape route, and that is on purpose.
We always carry our Garmin just in case we get stranded and need emergency assistance.
Another app that I find useful is called River. It shows the flow and depth of most creeks in the area, and you can look at historical data to see if it is deeper than you are used to.
Ultimately, you need to have a Plan B and the good sense to ditch this hike if you are even a little bit worried.
Great video, super fun and epic place. Was nice to see the route down and the river swim to the falls. Congratulations on hitting 1,000 Subs too 👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Bro, you beat me to it! We backpacked it Sept 12-13 and I'm about to publish my own version, complete with daddy long legs infestation. Her description of the rocks is spot on LOL. We used floaties - the water was nice!
We watch your videos all the time! To be fair, Jerry beat all of us 😄
@@shutupandhike 🤣🤣🤣 too true! We talked about doing it last year, so that's what we get for not getting it on the schedule. Looks like you guys camped close to where the trail meets the creek - that site looked pretty awesome.
my daughter is 12 and almost never backs down from a challenge. im wondering if i should take her down this trail even if its just to the bottom to the creek and assess wether shes up for going further. i suppose take it step by step. would you recommend leading her down to at least the creek portion? thx for the video and showing us this trip!
Definitely! The hike down and up is a challenge, but it’s beautiful down at the creek. You could explore that part all day and not get bored.