Reid Nielson Draw

Reid Nielson Draw is the typical approach hike to Crawford Draw, yet, Reid Nielson Draw is likely the highlight of the Crawford Draw hike. The Crawford Draw hike should likely be called "Reid Nielson Draw with optional addition of Crawford Draw".

Park about 20 yards from the start of the slot

Easy scrambling, often some shallow pools, can have clumps of prickly tumbleweed, the narrows pinch in to 3-feet in places, very picturesque. Continue down to the junction of Crawford Draw which enters from the left LDC. Just below the Crawford Draw junction are 2 swimming pools, if you wish to continue down Crawford Draw without swimming, you can bypass the pools by climbing up Crawford Draw at the junction for 20 yards, then turn right LUC and walk through a faultline that leads back to Crawford Draw below the pools.

Various options: 1) Turn around and retrace your steps 2) Wander down Crawford Draw as far as you like, climb out to the south and rim walk back to your vehicle 3) Wander down Crawford Draw as far as you like, climb out to the north, either walk to a second vehicle at Indian Flat, or rim walk back to your vehicle crossing Upper Crawford Draw on the way.