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    Halloween in the Swell

    October 31, 2009

    Since Amanda is in Illinois for the next week, I decided that I would head out to the San Rafael Swell for Halloween this year. I was originally planning on camping and making it a weekend trip, but since a cold front came through earlier this week, I changed my mind and didn't feel like camping anymore, so I made it a day trip instead :)

    My first destination was a rock art panel that I have been meaning to get to for a while. I've driven by and near Black Dragon Canyon a number of times, but this time I would make it a point to check it out.



    Pictographs in Black Dragon Canyon (unfortunately at some point in the past, someone thought it was a good idea to outline some of the pictographs in chalk).









    After leaving Black Dragon Canyon and following the wash for a little ways, I met up with the Jackass Benches trail and made my way down the spur that used to lead to Sulphur Springs.





    Randy Langstraat
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    Next I took the trail that used to go to Swaseys Leap to it's end before heading back to the Buckhorn Wash Road.



    Bottleneck Peak


    I stopped at the swinging bridge over the San Rafael River for a few photos.









    Leaving the bridge, I headed down the Mexican Mountain Road. Right before reaching Mexican Mountain (and the end of the road) I met an Emery County Sheriff who was heading the opposite direction. We stopped and had a nice chat and he gave me a map of the area that I did not have yet.



    Randy Langstraat
    ADVENTR.CO | Anasazi Photography

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    Nice colors






    I made a quick stop at the Buckhorn Wash Pictograph panel, but the sun was shining right on them which washed out most of my pictures.





    When I reached the intersection with the Green River Cutoff, I headed east again to the tunroff for the Tidwell Draw trail, which would take me back to I-70.

    Part of the Tidwell Draw trail followed the Old Spanish Trail....



    While other parts followed some power lines...

    Randy Langstraat
    ADVENTR.CO | Anasazi Photography

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    After reaching I-70 I started on my way back home and stopped in Green River for a bite to eat. But before I made it home I got off the pavement just as the sun was setting on the Yellow Cat Road, and took a few photos.

    Headed towards the La Sals




    Fun with shadows




    Randy Langstraat
    ADVENTR.CO | Anasazi Photography

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    That's a nice day trip, and some nice country. It's too bad about the BLM closing the road to Swasey's Leap. It's a nice drive out to the "end" of the road, but going all the way to the river you see some much better scenery.
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    Just got around to reading this.

    That is a fun ride.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glockguy
    I love Cherokees. What are the specs on yours?
    Specs can be found here: http://www.myxj.net/blog/820
    Randy Langstraat
    ADVENTR.CO | Anasazi Photography

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