The Hiking Club

Fellow Adventurers:

The next hike for “The Hiking Club” (THC) is scheduled for Saturday June 10. Our destination is Yant Flat in the Dixie National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service. There is no entrance fee and no permit is necessary.

This approximately four mile out and back trail includes varied landscapes and swirling checkerboard pattern, multihued sandstone cliffs. The hike should take about two to three hours depending upon the time spent exploring. The trailhead elevation is 4,500 feet and the trail is relatively flat. I rate this hike as easy with some slick rock climbing at the Yant Flat cliffs.

Access in a standard vehicle is possible, although a high clearance vehicle (and 4-wheel drive in muddy conditions) is strongly recommended.

We will meet for the pre-hike meeting in front of the Brio clubhouse at 9:00 am.

I encourage everyone to “like” The Hiking Club Facebook page. It is a easy way for us to communicate and share our hiking experiences and photos. Post some photos of our hike. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/

TheHikingClubsouthernUtah/

I encourage everyone to “like” The Hiking Club Facebook page. It is a easy way for us to communicate and share our hiking experiences and photos. Post some photos of our hike. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/ TheHikingClubsouthernUtah/

I have attached my published story describing Yant Flat Trail. The article contains directions to the trailhead, a map, a description of the hike, and some photos. PLEASE READ MY STORY ABOUT THE HIKE SO YOU WILL KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. I’ll also bring copies of the chapter and maps for those not downloading and printing this attachment.

Hiking tip for the month: We are in thunderstorm season. Five seconds elaspe between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder. How far off is the storm? One mile, time to take shelter in a ditch or ravine or in a heavily wooded area. DO NOT stand near a metal structure or a tall person with a metal plate in their head.

Happy trails and see ya on Saturday June 10.

Tom Garrison & Deb Looker