Island in the Sky, Canyonlands NP, UT, USA
Oct 22, 2020 7:30:21 GMT -8
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Post by Westy on Oct 22, 2020 7:30:21 GMT -8
Overnight hike on a trail less traveled, featuring a variety of geological landscapes. Only one (1) vehicle at trailhead. Definitely a Goldilocks outing, everything was just right.
First Light on Junction Butte
A traverse of Gray's Pasture leads to the rim
Partial descent and passage through the Navajo Sandstone
That would be me
Looking left at the edge of the precipice
Looking to the right is first glimpse of Airport Tower. Trail uses the Kayenta Bench to traverse around several corners.
Negotiated rockslide - Gateway through the Wingate Formation
Airport Tower and signage at junction with White Rim 4wd road.
Follows a 4wd road into Lathrop Canyon as it dips below the White Rim. Built by uranium miners in the 50's for water access at river.
Cottonwood trees indicate proximity to the river. Spotted a small band of desert bighorn sheep near here.
Two Hot Trail Angels offering three (3) liters of clear water. Part of a mountain biking group with vehicular support.
The Colorado River at Big Bottom - Super Silty - Thank you Ladies!
Wonderful early morning hiking by an overhang
"Rounding the Corner!'" as White Rim Tumbling
Airport Tower is 700-foot butte composed of Wingate Sandstone, which is the remains of wind-borne sand dunes 200 million years ago in the Late Triassic.
Final view of the White Rim, Lathrop Canyon, the River and Abajo Mountains on the horizon.
First Light on Junction Butte
A traverse of Gray's Pasture leads to the rim
Partial descent and passage through the Navajo Sandstone
That would be me
Looking left at the edge of the precipice
Looking to the right is first glimpse of Airport Tower. Trail uses the Kayenta Bench to traverse around several corners.
Negotiated rockslide - Gateway through the Wingate Formation
Airport Tower and signage at junction with White Rim 4wd road.
Follows a 4wd road into Lathrop Canyon as it dips below the White Rim. Built by uranium miners in the 50's for water access at river.
Cottonwood trees indicate proximity to the river. Spotted a small band of desert bighorn sheep near here.
Two Hot Trail Angels offering three (3) liters of clear water. Part of a mountain biking group with vehicular support.
The Colorado River at Big Bottom - Super Silty - Thank you Ladies!
Wonderful early morning hiking by an overhang
"Rounding the Corner!'" as White Rim Tumbling
Airport Tower is 700-foot butte composed of Wingate Sandstone, which is the remains of wind-borne sand dunes 200 million years ago in the Late Triassic.
Final view of the White Rim, Lathrop Canyon, the River and Abajo Mountains on the horizon.
