Grand Mesa does not disappoint! About 6 inches yesterday and last night. Still a base so it worked out well! I got there early which meant I had nice winter powder making the woods near perfect. Later I got onto the groomed trails which were also very nice. April 15, today, is the last day of grooming for the season because of the forest service permit. Not sure if I will get out again this season but it sure was great today.
I started from the parking lot across the street from Dinosaur Hill. I started on K3 and ended up on K1 but most of the time I was off the regular trails. I mostly went up Kodels Canyon. There was an area of steep Black Canyon of the Gunnison type rock that I went part way into and then turned around. Also an.old mine here that was gated. Another trail brought me to the end of the canyon. It may be possible to hike up out of the back of this canyon but I don't think so. The Fruita Dugway trail that connects to Black Ridge trail must be on the other side of this canyon? Cloudy day today. They say rain tomorrow.
Nice loop at McInnis Canyons. Devils 7 to Flume 1 with a diversion down a canyon that ended at a cliff/cave. I have been on some of the trails today but not all. Always something to see in this area. A lot of flowers out. It rained yesterday but not much. These trails can get muddy but not today.
