Southwest National Parks in November
I have a great opportunity to travel the Southwest this November (launching from Colorado Springs, CO). I will have about three weeks of vacation time and was thinking of touring the Southwest US f...
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Sounds like a great trip!
I don't know much about your direct question, but a couple of thoughts.
1. When at Zion, hike Angel's Landing (as you said) and The Narrows. That time of year, I suspect you might want insulated bibs for the cold water. There are many other things, but those would make an awesome 2 day visit.
2. At Grand Canyon, definitely hike into the canyon. Several choices.
3. On your way down to I40, Sunset Crater has a pretty good hike on the lava flows. It wouldn't be more than a 3 hour stop, but worth it. Also, Walnut Canyon gives you a quick look at cliff dwellings (4-5 hour stay). If time, Petrified Forest was better than expected. We spent about 3 hours there, but wished for a whole day.
If you haven't seen the report that I've linked below, you may want to. It covers my suggestions and several others that you mentioned.
Thank you for your service.
I don't know much about your direct question, but a couple of thoughts.
1. When at Zion, hike Angel's Landing (as you said) and The Narrows. That time of year, I suspect you might want insulated bibs for the cold water. There are many other things, but those would make an awesome 2 day visit.
2. At Grand Canyon, definitely hike into the canyon. Several choices.
3. On your way down to I40, Sunset Crater has a pretty good hike on the lava flows. It wouldn't be more than a 3 hour stop, but worth it. Also, Walnut Canyon gives you a quick look at cliff dwellings (4-5 hour stay). If time, Petrified Forest was better than expected. We spent about 3 hours there, but wished for a whole day.
If you haven't seen the report that I've linked below, you may want to. It covers my suggestions and several others that you mentioned.
Thank you for your service.
