Well, my girlfriend bailed on GSW, so, my brother and I are am leaving Flagstaff for Moab on Tuesday night. Its only a 5 hour trip, so the plan is to do a short (1 or 2 night) backpacking trip somewhere in southern UT before the festivities begin on Thursday night. Last year we did a great loop in Canyonlands NP the 2 days following GSW, and I don't really want to be in the park again. We are considering Navajo NM near Kayenta, AZ and hiking in to see Keet Seel, but would like to hear any other suggestions that people may have.

The less-traveled the area the better. Water is always a plus. Any suggestions? San Rafael Swell? Abajos? LaSals? Slot Canyons?

Thanks, Eric