From a couple weeks ago. Was boots on trail at 0450, caught sunrise at the Strike Valley overlook, then went on to do the rest of the loop in a clockwise direction. Had previously done it once counterclockwise and wanted to do it both ways to get a better understanding of the whole trail. (Side note, I haven't done the Lower Muley Twist from the other direction yet, but I think I'd like to next time, if only so that the afternoon isn't that monotonous 5 mile slog with no shade.)
The weather was very variable, going from below freezing before sunrise, to pleasant sunny weather, to getting snowed on while up on the rim. The clouds likewise were variable and there were a few locations I'll have to come back to later, because I didn't want to wait 40+ minutes for the latest large thick cloud to pass over.
Ross Martin wrote:
Great series of an area I’d love to explore, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comments!
Ross Martin wrote:
Great series of an area I’d love to explore, thanks for sharing!
Oh you'd have a great time, I'm sure. Upper and Lower Muley Twist are both fantastic hikes, and give a lot more solitude than the usual Utah national park experience.
