Lick Wash is one of my all-time favorite hikes. It’s located in the way-back boonies of Grand Staircase in Utah. You’ll be alone in the wilderness, with only the big sky overhead and below, rocks and lizards. Walk amidst lofty pines, while surrounded by towering, textured and undulating slot canyons. Sometimes, the rock looks like Freddy Kruger’s face. Other times, it is striated with rainbow colors. Often, hard scrabble life seeps through the cracks and magical blooms appear. But do you know what the best part is? It’s easy. And that’s what makes this my most beloved Utah hike. Go when it’s cool. We visited the trail twice while staying in Kanab. The trail runs for eight miles round trip, but we only walked two or three. I’d love to see the rest.
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Long horns roamed near the entrance.
This is the only obstacle. You must climb over this rock to access the rest of the gently sloped trail.
Here’s me, searching for cool specimens.
Gnarly tree bones.
Mosaic Monday.
The end. Sigh. Calgon, take me back!
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Hello Sharon,
Love the views of your hike in the slot canyon. Cool capture of the Longhorn, The little one is adorable. Great post and photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.