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1,137 AEG |
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| no partners | | When I first heard about this usual formation, I couldn't believe it! Then, I found out where it was and I was intrigued for sure. I have hiked up the Waterfall Canyon many times. To see the waterfalls and on a couple of Reverse Flatiron hikes. I never knew this was just a quick .5 miles off the trail
I loaded up @desertnymph track and off I went. I really didn't need to look at the track much. I was surprised to find an easy to follow trail all the way from the wash up. I am late to the Insta-posing game up here, I guess.
The formation is amazing. From the tunnel type arch to the crazy balanced rock. I have seen photos of dummies standing on the boulder. I am not sure how long this can sustain higher traffic. It does take a little effort to get up here, so hopefully the throngs of humanity won't total mess up this one.
The views from the arch were really amazing as well. The entire waterfall canyon can be seen as can the typical path for the Reverse Flatiron hike as well. There's been a couple of fires up top since last I ventured up there, but the path still seems pretty clear.
Ideally, the light at this place is better in the later afternoon hours. Since it's still hot, I had to settle for early morning shadows. I can see a repeat visit with further explorations up higher on the little ridgeline. So many interesting spires and formations to see.
I made it up, took lots of pictures. Waited a little to see if the light conditions would improve (they didn't). I made it back to the junction with the Praying Hands Loop and contemplated going by the hands on the way down, but opted for an out and back this time around.
I came across a couple of hikers when I was at the crack formation going up and then another hiker on the way down. I saw nobody else all day. The summer simmer is still keeping most people away.
Just when I think I have seen it all in the Superstitions, I get a nice surprise with this one. |
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