Day Three
Trails: Hole in the Rock and Hotel Rock
An absolute must do. Keith departed temporary w/family and headed to Natural Bridges while Kevin, John and I headed for Hotel Rock. Note: A full size would have a really, really rough time. Great scenery once again, an absolute solid 4 rating on a 5 scale, with a great surprise at the end of the trail. About 12 miles round trip in all. Great views of Arch Canyon. We finished this trail said goodbye to Kevin and Nan, then John, Janet & I were off to find camp for the night.
Arch Canyon Overlook
Kevin making his way up one of the many waterfalls
John on a waterfall
Hotel Rock
This photo ought to give you an idea of the steepness. I got over zealous and climbed up 2/3 thirds way while the top wasn't cleared yet;
Met up with a local wheeler
We first stopped at newspaper rock campground and found it closed so we headed for Lockhart basin and Hamburger Rock Campground. Space was available, we sat up camp and watched yet another spectacular view of Canyonlands. Very cool campsite.
View from the campsite
Day Four
Trail(s): Elephant Hill
John, Janet and I packed up camp and linked back up with Keith who was riding shotgun with Steve and his second gen Rodeo, also of the Colorado Zu Crew. Keith's rig was in Moab getting the exhaust fixed. We headed out for Elephant Hill and hiked the overlook as well. This trail would be rated a 3.0, but the scenery once again was spectacular.
Looking towards Chesler Park
Why they call it the Needles District
Yours truely at the entrance of the Silver Stairs
Steve on the Silver Stairs
The Confluence Overlook. Nice short hike
John coming back up the hill
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