Has one ever been on Behind the Reef - Road?
Some years ago we drove the easy stretch from Temple Mountain to Chute Canyon finding the western climb out of Chute Canyon much to difficult for the Trailblazer we ownder at this time.
Last year we had an H3 and after removing the annoying running boards it was pretty good.
We decided to give the road a second try. This time we traveled down from McKay Flat on Horse Valley Road to the intersection with Behind the Reef - Road at 12S 0513790, 4272620.
Heading east we tried to reach Chute Canyon. It was late in the afternoon with a wonderful light on the cliffs.
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Late lunch break nearby the Horse Valley - Behind the Reef junction
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From the junction to Bell Canyon
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Miners home at bell canyon. What a setting!
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Bell Canyon
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How to travel a slot by horse?
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Behind the Reef - Road
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Chute Buttress
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Upper chute Canyon. What a beautiful light!
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More to see
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Chute Canyon and the better part of the road
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Descend into Chute Canyon
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The obstacle seen years ago is still in place.
No risk please! Our decision: Back via Horse Valley Road even if we had to do this in the dark.
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Short before sunset
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Umbra
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Henry Mountains, Factory Butte
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Riding into the night
Some additional pictures and a story (in German)