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| Hiking | 6.06 Miles |
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| | Hiking | 6.06 Miles | 3 Hrs 53 Mns | | 1.56 mph |
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| no partners | | Best to start this hike very early. I was the first one in the parking lot before 7 a.m., and saw only 4 trailrunners on the way up to the big natural bridge at the end of the trail. On my way back I must have seen 150 to 200 people hiking in. When I reached the parking lot, which was of course full, even though it was only 11 a.m. I also saw that people had parked up and down the highway. This is how it is around Moab this year. Extremely crowded. I find myself staying home a lot. I do have plans for many trips, mostly paddling rivers here in Utah, and also in Colorado and Oregon.
It's a gorgeous canyon. The babbling brook, the singing birds and the interesting cliffs seemed great when I had the place to myself. On the way back I simply said a friendly hello to everyone, and stepped out of their way, since nearly everyone seemed to be in large groups.
Lots of flowers, plus the little fish. I can't remember the names of these flowers, so feel free to label them. Fishies, too.
This hike's name has been changed by the BLM to Grandstaff Canyon, named after William Grandstaff who had a cabin in the canyon from 1877 to 1881, and ran cattle in the area. He was half African-American and half Native American. He later moved to Glenwood, Colorado. |
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Wildflowers Observation Light
Some nice flowers, despite the drought. |
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There is a point of no return unremarked at the time in most lives. Graham Greene The Comedians
A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. |
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