A few weeks ago I checked to see if there were any open permits for Murphy Point (which I have had on my radar as an idea for a one night backpacking trip). Friday September 17 was open so I reserved our spot.
It was a fabulous 22 hours in Canyonlands - Island in the Sky with Darren. We picked up our permit at the Visitors Center about 1:15pm. Before heading out to Murphy Point we took a quick hike to White Rim Overlook. (We also took a quick hike on the non-existent False Kiva trail on Saturday before heading home.)
After that we loaded up and out to Murphy Point. We found us a great spot on the north-ish side of the point and set up our tent closer to the edge than I had originally imagined. :) It ended up being a fantastic spot.
Here's some thoughts:
- Don’t let the tent blow off the ledge.
- Great views all around. Like at least 250 degree views.
- Eagles song of “Peaceful, Easy Feeling” for our theme song. “I want to sleep with you in the desert tonight. With a billion stars all around.” Although we didn’t really sleep and the moon was too bright for very many stars.
- Watching a lizard (for more than 15 minutes) try to get a butterfly. The butterfly won and lived to fly another day. Darren got a cool video of the encounter.
- Watching the big black birds circle overhead and ride the wind.
- The only sound is the sound of the breeze.
- You can see the Needles and the Maze from here, nd why they have those names.
- Eye photos are way better than iPhotos. Especially sunset and sunrise eye photos.
- Moon was so bright.
- Warm night was great weather.
- 2 minute rain storm just so we could hustle and get our packs covered.
- Sunrise was aaamazing. Pinks and blues and orange. So pretty.
- Packing all your water in isn't too bad when it's only one night, you don't cook with water, and it's only 1.8 miles to your campsite.
- What a relaxing reset one night backpack.
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