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Originally Posted by huachuca
We're leaving NC on the 14th and will be in Palo Duro Canyon SP on Sunday for a couple of days. Then over to the Dog Canyon in GUMO before heading down to Big Bend for a week. Thanks for sharing your great State with us.
On a side note - We have reservations in PDC and BB but GUMO doesn't take them so we called the ranger station at Dog Canyon to inquire about our chances of finding a spot over Spring Break. The reply - "Don't worry. If you get this far we'll find somewhere to put you." That attitude is one of the reasons we enjoy visiting with y'all.
Al & Cindy
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Al & Cindy,
Dog Canyon is a remote gem that is little utilized, but well worth the trip. I suspect there will be plenty of room for you. The rangers there really are very friendly and accommodating. My daughter and I spent an hour or two chatting with the rangers both before and after hour Dog Canyon backpacking trip. Enjoy! Be sure to post a trip report afterwards!!
I'm planning another GMNP backpacking trip in June and am having a hard time deciding if I am going to do another Dog Canyon hike or return to the southern trailheads. I'm leaning towards the southern trailheads because I'm wanting to work in a hike to Guadalupe peak, the highest elevation in Texas at 8,749'.
JohnK
JohnK