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Twisted Rocks868 viewsBizarre rock formations tower over us as we proceed on the way from Leadfield.
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Ingress to Marble Canyon868 viewsJoAnn starts the trek into Marble Canyon from the trailhead, where we parked the Jeep.
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Roadster868 viewsI couldn't identify this vintage auto - the spare tire says "Ford", but it doesn't look Fordish to me. NIcely restored, though.
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Late Afternoon Arrival866 viewsWe arrived at Monarch Canyon after 4 in the afternoon, when shadows were creeping over the parking area.
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The Hat Pavilion866 viewsI got one with a neck protector and a chin tie to keep from losing it in high winds. I found out I really needed it the next day.
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Hell's Gate866 viewsThis is where the Beatty Cutoff branches off the Daylight Pass Road to head toward Highway 190 and Furnace Creek. It also took us to the turnoff to Keane Wonder Mine. It really was the gate to Hell on this day, given the conditions on the Valley floor.
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Napa Valley and Highway 128 from CIA866 viewsA view of part of the Napa Valley from the CIA parking lot, looking toward Angwin
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A Flock of 4-Wheelers865 viewsThe 4-WD contingent was not limited to Jeeps; FJ cruisers and other makes showed up too.
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Half Trike, Half Car865 viewsThe red ride should have won a prize for most bizarre and original vehicle in the parade.
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Dust Storm in Death Valley865 viewsThe floor of Death Valley as seen from the turnoff to Keane Wonder Mine on the Beatty Cufoff Road, about 10 AM on Sunday, Oct. 27.
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Lunch in Leadfield864 viewsSome of the structures of the abandoned town, as well as tailings from the erstwhile mine, can be seen behind our vehicles.
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Staggering Stonewalls864 viewsThe walls of the canyon reel like some crazy collapsed building.
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