BRIDGE MOUNTAIN ARCH (Crawford Arch via Gifford Canyon)
Route Information Photos 1 2 3 4
An early morning scramble up and out the west side of Gifford Canyon. |
After a short level sandy section above Gifford, we look down into the east/west canyon to Hepworth Wash. |
Circling up and around to a spot where we can descend into the east/west canyon. "Hey, I thought this was the downhill part!" |
Taking a break before our hike down into the east/west canyon. |
Hiding in "The Vortex" -- one of the narrow, tall cracks in the east/west canyon. Named by Bo Beck, this is the spot where the wind flows backwards and time stands still. |
Hiking down the pleasant streambed of Hepworth Wash. This is the only "family stroll" section of the hike. |
A section of overgrown reeds swallows up the ground. |
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