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[PSam]

With that schedule, I would probably do one day in Escalante/calf creek and two in Bryce (but, as I mentioned above, I'm biased). For that little time, Goblin Valley will be a little too far out of the way, since it's closer to Moab (IIRC, but you could look that up to be sure)

Wow - Goblin Valley looks amazing! You're right though, a bit out of the way. Maybe I'll head east next time.

If you are camping, I would highly recommend the Utah state parks over any of the National Parks.

Yes, doing some car camping and probably skipping showers since just a few days . Hope we aren't getting kicked out of anywhere! Would love to hit some backcountry on foot, but that's another trip.

 

[IPT]

I forget the Geography, it's been a few years since I've been - but look at the Lake Powel area for the imfamous Antelope Slot canyons, in the Paria WIlderness area "The wave" and or "Buckskin Gulch". Goblin is cool. There is a Gulch in Escalante that is awesome but the name escapes me currently. Calf creek is nice too. A pretty quick in and out from what I remember.

A few cool shots and a taste here: http://www.greene-art.com/thumbnail_pages/west.html

 

[PSam]

Nice photos IPT! Love the textures.

And, a thanks to all who recommended me into the Gitzo. It just got delivered and is fantastic. Feels super solid, but it's so light it's ridiculous! Shorter than I'd like, but very compact, which is what I wanted since it will be for traveling.

 

[panic]

You will find some amazing things to shoot a days hike down Escalante wash through the canyon. The first mile is a pita trudging through the wash. The rest of the hike is beautiful and easy moving. Bryce is amazing, but touristy.

 

[IPT]

was looking for the name of that Gulch... it may be the Hurricane one but I don't remember!

You may find this interesting. http://www.utah.com/hike/escalante_river.htm