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| Hiking | 7.00 Miles |
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| no partners | | Via French Canyon - Hmmm what does it say when I've written the last three triplogs? I love this place!!! This time we accessed the narrows from the south via Elephant Cove Road to French Canyon. Routes are linked. This was a much easier road then the one we took last year to access the Barracks from the north upstream from Rock Canyon. It was a sandy road and you want 4x4, but air down your tires and you're good plus it puts you right into the heart of the Barracks.
The route down French Canyon was pretty straight forward, a few class 3 scrambles to keep things interesting, but nothing too dangerous...as long as you don't fall. I dragged my 16 year old kid down there with me and he's pretty cautious so it's pretty legit.
There is poison ivy so just keep your distance once you get into the French Canyon water, but before you know it you're in the East Fork of the Virgin River and loving life...except for the cows. I really wish someone would buy out the ranchers that still have grazing rights in this area. It makes the water seem way less refreshing. We checked out poverty wash and the grotto and made it to the Powell Plaque and the park boundary, but not all the way to Labyrinth falls due to our late start.
The fall was really low and just walked down the dry side. Super easy.
Easiest way by far to see the narrows and get in a nice day hike.
This is a link to a pretty good description on rappelling in Rock Canyon and hiking out French Canyon.
https://www.stavislost.com/hikes/trail/ ... e-barracks |
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