2007/03/28

 

Hike the Lower Trails

We decided to take it easier today and hiked several of the interior trails that linked together to make a 5 mile trek and I wasn’t silly today so we drove to the trail head. Part of the hike was along the river where we saw remnants of the recent flooding resulting from the severe thunder storms of March 23. The main park road crosses the river six times and the last one was still closed (the water is still a foot above the road), the road in one of the picnic areas was a pond, and there were some huge puddles on the trail. We talked to a local and he said they never complain about the storms as they are happy with any rain especially after last years drought and subsequent grass fires. So far they have had over 4 inches of rain in March where the average rainfall for March is 1.13 inches — I guess the people in the panhandle are happy this year.


A vintage trailer and vintage bikes --- there was a modern SUV pulling it. It was very cool looking but I think I'll stick to our modern trailer.



This is the largest cabin in the "Cow Camp" built by the CCC. You can rent it for $55 a night.


Zaph checking out the view in one of the other campgrounds.


This rock is part of the Quartermaster Formations --- red claystone and white gypsum.


Interesting ant hill.


One of many caves in the cliffs.


This type of "dugout" house was used by the first rancher in the area.




Ed drove to the top of the canyon hoping for sunset photos --- unfortunately a nasty thunderstorm was on its way.

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