Will of the excellent Mental Wanderings blog posted some tips on river walking our favourite track in the Southwest USA.
If you are planning on hiking Paria Canyon sometime in the future, be sure to check it out. Here’s a summary:
Tip #1 – River Water Is Gross
Tip #2 – Filtering From Rivers In the Desert Sucks
Tip #3 – Bring Plenty of Water Bottles
Tip #4 – Wear Socks
Tip #5 – Bring Shoes or Boots
Tip #6 – Hiking Poles Help The Tired
Tip #7 – It’s the Little Things
Tip #8 – Take Lots of Pictures
Tip #9 – Finally, Get a Good Book Written By a Real Expert
Return to the Paria River Canyon: Desert Hiking Tips Learned the Hard Way
source – more photos from Will’s 2007 Paria Canyon trip
source – more photos from Will’s 2006 Paria Canyon trip
When planning your own adventure, be sure to check the besthike Paria information page.
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