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Thread: Halloween in the Swell
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11-02-2009, 05:29 PM #1
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.
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11-02-2009 05:29 PM # ADS
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11-02-2009, 05:29 PM #2
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.
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11-02-2009, 05:29 PM #3
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...
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11-02-2009, 05:30 PM #4
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
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11-02-2009, 10:40 PM #5livinutoutdoors.com
Don't talk unless you can improve the silence.
The trout do not rise in the cemetery, so you better do your fishing while you are still alive. SGH
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11-03-2009, 07:51 AM #6
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01-23-2010, 09:55 PM #7
Just got around to reading this.
That is a fun ride.
I love Cherokees. What are the specs on yours?Let's Roll
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01-24-2010, 06:43 AM #8Originally Posted by Glockguy
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