Wanting to go on a road trip and do some hiking (somewhere warm) in November. Suggestions?

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  • busy summer

    Anonymous Poster

    7 years ago 10/22/2016 8:20pm EDT

    I normally get out a lot in the summer to do a lot of hiking and backpacking, but I just didn't this year due to being especially busy with different things. However, I will have over a month off starting in early November and have been thinking of going on a road trip to somewhere I've not been to do some hiking and exploring. I live in Washington state, so I know I'm going to be driving quite a ways regardless, but I would prefer somewhere in the West just for the sake of driving distance. Right now I'm thinking possibly somewhere in California (too cold?), southern Utah, Arizona, or possibly Texas. Any recommendations? I'm not too concerned about weather other than I don't want to deal with a lot of snow. Where is someplace that is beautiful, worth the drive, and warm enough to enjoy in mid November?

  • here are some thoughts

    Anonymous Poster

    7 years ago 10/22/2016 11:45pm EDT
    re: busy summer

    I'll assume you're talking about late November around Thanksgiving.

    The four corners area (northern AZ & NM, southern UT & CO) is the Colorado Plateau so it's higher altitudes and thus has cold weather. So the parks of southern Utah will be pretty cold. The Sierra Nevada is so high in California that it's going to be cold also.

    Maybe some good options are southern AZ such as the Tucson area and Mount Lemmon. Also southern California such as Joshua Tree or Death Valley, but if you like trees, you'll be disappointed. The Grand Canyon is another option. It would be cold at the rims since it's 7000' or 8000' elevation (and the water will be shut off on the main trails), but as you descend to the river, it will warm up for you.

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    jorvack

    Member since 05/06/2003.

    2,418 posts. Last post 2 years ago.
    7 years ago 10/23/2016 12:22am EDT
    re: here are some thoughts

    I would recommend : Utah - Moab Arches Needles etc + Bryce + Zion

    In CA - Joshua Tree and Death Valley maybe the Alabama hills and Buttermilks as well

    in TX - Big Bend

  • Gffhhcdyhh

    Anonymous Poster

    7 years ago 10/23/2016 10:45am EDT
    re: jorvack

    I'll second the Death Valley suggestion. That is one of my favorite places I have ever been, so beautiful, unique, diverse. A thorough exploration over a month would be life changing.

    You would probably end up doing smaller hikes and driving from trailhead to trailhead. Anyways, it's an amazing place.

    If you go, don't miss The Racetrack, Saline Valley Hot Springs, and maybe run/hike the Lippecott Grade. I drove it and it was literally one of the scariest experiences of my life. On foot or a bike, it would be more enjoyable.

    Don't take the threats about having adequate water lightly.

  • desert rat

    Anonymous Poster

    7 years ago 10/23/2016 12:59pm EDT
    re: busy summer

    busy summer wrote:

    I normally get out a lot in the summer to do a lot of hiking and backpacking, but I just didn't this year due to being especially busy with different things. However, I will have over a month off starting in early November and have been thinking of going on a road trip to somewhere I've not been to do some hiking and exploring. I live in Washington state, so I know I'm going to be driving quite a ways regardless, but I would prefer somewhere in the West just for the sake of driving distance. Right now I'm thinking possibly somewhere in California (too cold?), southern Utah, Arizona, or possibly Texas. Any recommendations? I'm not too concerned about weather other than I don't want to deal with a lot of snow. Where is someplace that is beautiful, worth the drive, and warm enough to enjoy in mid November?

    It depends on your idea of beauty, but Anza-Borrego would would likely meet your weather requirements.

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