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This 4.6-mile dayhike leaves Lickskillet Hollow and follows Brushy Mountain’s ridgetop before dropping down to cross Kimberling Creek on a suspension bridge.
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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Driftwood Canyon
This 300-foot narrow closes out the sky as it twists and turns for 4.1 miles. Rope recommended.
This 4.6-mile dayhike leaves Lickskillet Hollow and follows Brushy Mountain’s ridgetop before dropping down to cross Kimberling Creek on a suspension bridge.
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