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Let’s just get this out of the way: this is not an easy backpacking trip. If you’re looking for a serene walk through a slot canyon ending in a nice beach with fishing access, look somewhere else. If you’re looking to test your grit, your skill and muscles you didn’t even know existed, then welcome to the post you psycho. I’ve written about the Owyhee Reservoir before, and still think of… Read More
Edit: Here is a map of the area and driving directions! This was the first (but certainly not the last) backpacking trip that really pushed me past what I thought I was capable of, both physically and mentally. The lower trail was covered by water due to high snow fall levels that winter, so we ended up taking the upper trail. The trail is well maintained and easy enough to follow, with… Read More
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