Sep 28, 2016 — This was a fun off-trail adventure through the higher sections of the San Rafael Swell. Apparently the last mile leading to where I parked has become 4WD in the last few years. Expect to add a couple of miles to your day if you can't make it all the way. Soon, I came across a dirt road (the intended "trail") and followed it to the base of the San Rafael Knob. Of course, the most annoying part was figuring out a reasonable way to the summit. If you find youself doing any moves harder than 3rd class, there's an easier way. I accidentally went across a scay, but interesting, ledge and was able to find a way up, but on the way down from the summit, the trail seemed more obvious and led me past some cairns that, naturally, I missed, and led me more safely to the ground.
I followed the dirt road all the way back and to where the opening of Devil's Canyon (east side) began. A short section of beautiful narrows led to a nice sandy wash before getting to the official trailhead for Devil's Canyon (4WD accessible only). I followed the dirt road back to my car to complete the loop.
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