2012 E.D.G.E. Ministry Camping and Road-Trip: AUG 1 - 5 (BRYCE CANYON)

2012 E.D.G.E. Ministry Camping and Road-Trip: AUG 1 - 5 (WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY)
Bryce Canyon Natl Park & Dixie Natl Forest
Pine Lake Campground @ Dixie National Forest, UT

*Registration is non-refundable, but transferrable.


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Bryce Canyon Natl Park


Thousands of delicately carved spires rise in brilliant color from the amphitheaters of Bryce Canyon National Park. Wind, water and geologic mayhem have shaped and etched the pink cliffs at Bryce, which isn't actually a canyon but the eastern slope of the Paunsaguant Plateau.


Dixie Natl Forest


Stretches for about 170 miles across southern Utah. It includes almost two million acres and is the largest national forest in Utah. The forest is adjacent to three national parks and two national monuments, and includes areas of similar natural beauty. The red sandstone formations in Red Canyon rival those of Bryce Canyon National Park. Hell's Backbone Bridge and the view into Death Hollow are breathtaking. From the top of Powell Point, it is possible to see for miles into three different states. Boulder Mountain and its many small lakes provide opportunities for hiking, fishing, and viewing outstanding scenery.


Pine Lake Campground


Located next to its scenic namesake lake high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8100 feet. Visitors enjoy canoeing, fishing and exploring local ATV trails.


Natural Features:
Pine Lake is situated at the foot of beautifully forested peaks banded with red and white layers of sandstone. The campground is nestled among a forest of spruce and towering ponderosa pines, and is adjacent to Pine Lake, however it is not visible from the campground.


Recreation:


A short trail leads from the campground to Pine Lake, which offers great canoeing and kayaking, as well as fishing for rainbow, cutthroat and brook trout.


Over 20 miles of ATV trails are present. The Pine Lake and Powell Point OHV Trailheads are just beyond the campground's entrance. A loading ramp is provided.


Facilities:


The campground offers four group sites and several family sites. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A well-maintained gravel road leads to the campground, providing good access for cars and RVs alike.


Nearby Attractions:


Bryce Canyon National Park is 45 minutes from the campground, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Kodachrome Basin State Park is an hour away, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.


Activities and Amenities Within Facility


Accessible Vault Toilets
Campfire Rings
Canoeing
Drinking Water
Fishing
Grills
Group Camping
Hiking
Horseback Riding Trails
Host
Off-Road Vehicle Trails
Tables
Wildlife Viewing
Lake is open to to hand-powered watercraft only
A fee for extra vehicles will be charged at the campground
ATVs must be trailered in and out of campground
Additional sites are available on a first come, first served basis


Getting There:


PINE LAKE CAMPGROUND
DIXIE
UT


GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.74722, -111.95278
37°44'50"N, 111°57'10"W


Travel east on Highway 12 to the junction at Bryce Canyon Resort. Turn left at the sign for Antimony. Travel 10.5 miles and turn right at Pine Lake turnoff. Drive 5.5 miles on a gravel road to the campground.

2012 CAMPING SURVIVAL GUIDE

PROPOSED ITINERARY - FOR PINE LAKE CAMP GROUND @ DIXIE NATL FOREST

• 3:30AM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• Caravan meets at Porter Ranch Town Center by In-N-Out (118 Freeway & Porter Ranch Dr)
• 4:30AM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• Caravan Leaves
• WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• 7:30AM Pit Stop - Barstow, CA, 10:30AM Pit Stop - North Las Vegas

• 1:00PM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• Lunch - St. George, Utah - Cracker Barrel: 1736 S Convention Ctr Drive, St. George UT
• 3:30PM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• Pit Stop - Chevron - 12 Milepost 10 Utah Hwy 12
• 4:30PM WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• Arrive at Campground - Pine Lake, Dixie National Forest
• Sundown WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1
• GROUP:  Lite Dinner
• THURSDAY AUGUST 2
• AM: Group Breakfast
• ALL DAY:  Free day, excursions to Bryce Canyon or Zion Natl Parks, hikes, etc... (lunch sandwiches provided)
• PM: Group Dinner
• FRIDAY AUGUST 3
• AM: Group Breakfast
• ALL DAY:  Free day, excursions to Bryce Canyon or Zion Natl Park, hikes, etc... (lunch sandwiches provided)
• PM: Group Dinner
• SATURDAY AUGUST 4
• AM: Group Breakfast
• ALL DAY:  Free day, excursions to Bryce Canyon Natl Park, hikes, etc... (lunch sandwiches provided)
• PM: Group Dinner
• SUNDAY AUGUST 5
• AM: Group, early morning devotional and communion.
• AM: Brunch
• AM: Pack up and clean up
• 10AM: Check Out
• 8PM: Arrive, SF Valley

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW NOW or SHOULD KEEP IN MIND...

• Making sure you have all your equipment, if you’re going to borrow equipment from someone, get it a.s.a.p.
• Setup your carpool with other campers now.
• Carpools are responsible for all their transportation expenses during the trip.
• Please help with the person driving you by reimbursing them for the cost of gas, etc…round-trip is about approximately 1132 miles.  9.5 hours one-way.
• Please make sure you have reliable transportation (car is in shape). You will need to drive the last 5.5 miles on gravel road.
• If you are planning to hike, make sure to bring hiking shoes that you've use before and bring nail clippers.
• Group meals will be provided 
• If you have special dietary needs please be prepared to bring those with you, we won't be able to accommodate for you.
• Bring your own bottled water, favorite drinks, and snacks (drinks not provided)

• There are toilets and potable water at our campground.
• We will caravan to the park, if you have FRS/GRMS radios (walkie-talkies), bring them.
• Bring cash for incidentals during the trip (limited ATMs at the park).
• BEAR COUNTRY! All food must be locked in lockers!

WHAT TO BRING

• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Air Mattress (optional)
• Clothing: Warm clothes for the evenings (jeans, sweatshirts w/ hood, jackets, sweatpants, and pajamas.) Cool clothes for the day time (shirts, T-shirts, hats, swimsuit).
• Towels
• Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, lotion, hairbrush, combs, etc. Lots of quarters (coins) for showers.
• Shoes: walking + hiking shoes (at least two pairs), rubber slippers for taking showers.
• Nail clippers.
• Bundle of Fire wood per car.

OTHER EQUIPMENT

• Flashlight
• Portable lamps
• Insect repellant (with DEET)
• Sunscreen
• First Aid: Band-Aids, Tylenol, cough syrup, Pepto or Mylanta
• Chair
• Batteries for radios and flashlights
• Coolers for food storage

OTHER

• Tool Box
• Camera (for making memories)
• Bring your own drinks. Drinks WILL NOT be provided. Bring enough to last 5 days (esp. water)!!!
• Bring your own snacks, especially for days when we will be hiking (i.e. trail mix, nuts, dried fruit).
• Bring some spending money just in case you want to purchase things on the day trip(s).
• Coins for showers

*If you are going to share equipment with anyone, i.e. a tent, make sure you know how many people fit in the tent so there’s plenty of room.