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Most viewed - Marble Canyon, 10/25/2019 |
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Coming up short327 viewsI had come ill-prepared for the hike, being under the misapprehension that it was about half as long as it was; I didn't wear hiking boots and didn't bring enough water, so I turned back about halfway through.
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The Loop322 viewsJoAnn (left) and Kelly (right) pose at the sign marking the beginning of the Cottonwood-Marble Canyon Loop.
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On the Road to Marble Canyon322 viewsThe road from Stovepipe Wells to Marble Canyon is passable for high-clearance 2-WD vehicles, but 4WD is highly recommended.
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Keyhole Kave319 viewsI don't know whether the hole in the cliff wall really leads to a cave, but I gave it a name anyway.
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Heading Back317 viewsThese towering cliffs are part of the scenery on the road between Stovepipe Wells and Marble Canyon.
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An Easy Hike311 viewsAs far as I went, the trail was mostly level and relatively smooth. I think it got harder up ahead, but I didn't get that far.
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Overhang311 viewsPossible shelter from rain, if it ever rains here.
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From Shadow to Sun310 viewsThe contrast between the sunlit and shadowed areas is like night and day.
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Fork in the road305 viewsThe sign indicates two possible ways to go, Cottonwood or Marble Canyon. We followed the advice of the guy who said, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
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Ingress to Marble Canyon303 viewsJoAnn starts the trek into Marble Canyon from the trailhead, where we parked the Jeep.
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Tilt302 viewsThroughout the canyon the rock layers seemed to be tilted at about a 60 degree angle.
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Rock Anomalies294 viewsWas the circular blotch on the rock a lichen growth or an "insert" of some sort? As it turned out, it was a portent of things to come.
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