MOUNTAIN OF THE SUN
Route Information Photos 1 2 3 4
The start of Lodge Canyon is a steep slope of loose sand, boulders, and scraggly vegetation. (Climbing back up this later in the day will be fun...) |
Hiking down the "elephant trunk" formation... |
After a half a mile, Lodge Canyon mellows out a bit. |
From the open slickrock area, take the ramp up and out of the canyon. BUY PHOTO |
An exposed section near the top of the ramp... BUY PHOTO |
From the top of the ramp, you can get a clear view of Mountain of the Sun to plan out your route. BUY PHOTO |
It's time for some steep hiking and scrambling! BUY PHOTO |
Climbing up a break in the yellow layer of rock. (Twin Brothers is in the background and Lodge Canyon is far below.) |
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