Again this place is beyond words and is one of the most amazing places I have ever visited (don't tell anyone!). At first light we scrambled up to Stevens Arch, which was well worth the effort. You cannot get the scale of this arch without a person standing in it- it's one of the most impressive arches in the world. It really deserves a better name like Eye of the World or Portal of the Sun or something. I wonder if the Native Americans had a suitable name for it. The stream in Coyote Gulch is a small stream with a big ego. The variety of scenery I saw today was astounding- arches, waterfalls, minerets, ruins, water-streaked cliffs, moss-laden springs, meandering streams, and cathedral-like undercuts. The undercut just south of Jacob Hamblin Arch is one of the most impressive things I have ever seen- probably 300 feet high and 150 feet to dripline but scale is so inapplicable here. Echos resonate for 6 seconds here. Golden light is reflected off canyon walls into alcoves and corners. I took a nap sitting in the stream waiting for the sun go go lower before we climbed out of the canyon and back to our cars. I hike the whole length of the canyon in only boxers. We only saw two other people all day. Today was pure, natural decadence. One of the best days of my life. Click on photos for larger view.
2 comments:
Thank you for the awesome trip and all the research and planning you did. Glad I got to do it with you! Now its my turn to figure the next one out...hmmm Cheers!
Ya it worked out to be a fantastic trip. I have high expectations for the next one! ;)
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