Moab - Went with the 14 and older scouts to Moab for a few days. Today was non-stop action. I got up early (couldn't sleep due to the excessive heat) and ran from camp. We were camped up the colorado river at big bend (Hal Canyon CG). It was a sweet spot with lots of shade. I ran down the road for 2 miles then turned up a side canyon (one canyon north of Negro Bill Canyon). It turned out to be quite a boulder hopping adventure. I didn't get far before I ran out of time and headed back. (5 miles - 53 mins - 700' vert) We spent the day in Arches. We hiked all over the usual spots (window arches and nearby). We then headed up into the Devils Garden and hiked more. We started to get some over-heated scouts and we went back to the cars. (3.25 miles - 90 mins - 700' vert) After lunch we headed into the Fiery Furnace. That was the highlight of the day for sure. That place is awesome. We had to watch a short video to get a permit to enter but once we did, it was worth it. We were able to wander all over the place looking for arches and a way through. We spent a solid two hours hiking around getting lost and exploring. The only disappointment was the lack of fitness the boys had cutting our time there short. I will have to go back again soon. So cool! (3.75 miles - 126 mins - 1200' vert )
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