2007/03/26

 

Hike to the Top

During our visit to the information center we found out that there is a hike from the amphitheater (a five minute walk from our campsite) at the bottom of the canyon to the view point by the information center at the top of the canyon and it is suppose to yield the best views. This is a newly opened “old” trail that does not appear on the current park map. The trail was made by the CCC in the 1930s and at some point was closed. It has been cleaned up in the last couple of years and opened less than a year ago. Zaph was ready for a good hike so the three of us headed up. The views were spectacular.


A view of the canyon


During a drive around the park we came across this flooded river crossing --- there's about a foot of water on the road. The flooding resulted from severe thunderstorms on March 23.


Zaph and Frances looking down on the canyon.


Looking down on the amphitheater and campground --- our trailer is the 2nd one from the left.


One of the bridges on the trail built by the CCC.

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