Hiking Arizona’s Marble Canyon and Vermilion Cliffs: Off the Beaten Path
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- I love pushing myself, and I can keep a steady pace on rugged and steep terrain
- This is as challenging as it gets? Great
- Let’s do this
- At the end of the day, I want to feel like I’ve had a real workout
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Lodge check-in available by 3:00 p.m.
Program Registration. 5:00 p.m. After you have your room assignment, come to the Road Scholar table in the meeting room to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that r...
Hiking approx. 4 miles roundtrip; about 7 hours total; on canyon floor, some ledges and large steps warranting sit down/step down maneuvers, roughly 200 feet in elevation gain in short, steep section. Driving about 40 miles and 45 minutes, one way.
Setting out f...
Hiking approximately 6 miles over the course of the entire day; minimal elevation change, some sandy washes, some inclines up short, steep rock surfaces. The optional hike up an impressive arch for those who desire is about 1/8 of a mile in distance, but steep and exp...
Driving 45 minutes to Marble Canyon where we will be getting on/off a boat; ride from Lee Ferry boat ramp to Red Bud Canyon is approx. 3 miles one way; 1/2 hour round trip. Hiking approx. 4.5 miles roundtrip at Red Bud Canyon; about 5 hours; established route to the e...
Today exploration will total approximately 5 miles. Terrain ranges from rock to sand to scree to even sidewalk terrain. Driving a total of about 45 miles, approx. 1 hour.
After a short drive to the trailhead, our first field trip of the day will be a hike from t...
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Lodge check-out by 11:00 a.m.
If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on independently, have a wonderful time. If you are transferring to another Road Scholar program, detailed instructions are included in your Information Packet for that pro...
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