Maps
First of all, the obvious, a disclaimer:
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1) Caltopo map of all Hayduke sections, with notes, separable and exportable:
Content with a passwordThese tracks were carefully retraced and will provide decent distance and elevation profiles, in case you need that data. The track stays in wash beds and on trail/road when available. Very few short sections are actual bushwhacks where you will need advanced route-finding skills. Very much of the trail can be short-cutted using well-established desire paths (game animal trails, use paths, etc), but the GPS tracks I’ve made stick to washes these shortcuts typically avoid. There are several reliable water sources not mentioned elsewhere, and other notes, and so it is worth scanning through. Export the parts of this map you wish to use, and import into your own Caltopo map — or straight into your GPS device.
Like many other backpackers and explorers, I recommend the Gaia maps app for the field. NOPE. I now (2024) recommend Caltopo. I’ve paid for a Pro Caltopo account since 2015 and couldn’t be happier with that investmetn.
Personally I also carry paper maps and small compass for less obvious route sections. I do recommend map and compass backup in case of phone outages or in case people in your group disagree on which way to go, especially for remote sections of the Hayduke.
Content with a passwordTrip-planning Resources
My Hayduke tips and advice I tried to keep it simple!
Grand Staircase-Escalante Monument boundaries (2021)
Arizona Trail Water Resources and AZT Water Report AZT H20 Report on Far Out
Grand Canyon permit application (PDF) and Grand Canyon use area map (PDF), which is very helpful for filling out your permit application! (in case that link doesn’t work, try here)
