St George - started at the Chuckwalla TH, took the Beck hill trail around till it meets up with Paradise Rim trail, hit that over past Scout Cave to Snow Canyon. Text my brother in law to see if he wanted to join me for the last 5 miles once I got back to this point to head back. Started up the canyon, but then was told that it was $4 to walk in...I didn't have any cash on me, so rather that hitch a ride with someone through the gate, I just started heading down the road and shortly came across a trail (Turtle...something or other) than took me along behind some houses, crossing the Tuacan road and out through the desert. Once my brother in law said he was on his way, I headed back towards the Snow Canyon TH and met up with them at about 9 miles in. Took the same basic route back this time sticking closer to the rim rather than taking Beck hill. I had intended to stay on the Turtle wall trail, but ended up making a bigger loop on the Gecko and Gap trail, before meeting back up on Chuckwalla and climbing to the end. Perfect way to start the day!
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