San Rafael Swell
Continuation of discovering this region less known and yet not far from Moab.
1. VivaLaVida on a little-used trail that circumvents Temple Mountain.
2. They are many old uranium mines in the area.
3. They are of course closed.
4. On the other side of Temple Mountain remains the “cabin” which housed miners.
5. Mining access corridor.
6. VivaLaVida going down the beautiful North Temple Wash…
7. … driving in the course of the wash.
8. The output is a little narrow.
9. Splendid petrograph panel in the South Temple Wash.
10. The white dots are not of the same time, just a idiot who shot this exceptional site… The weapons are all over the US, unfortunately.
11. Going to the mouth of another canyon that I will explore the next day, I discovered a source…
12. Late afternoon reflection…
13. Having discovered that the bolts that connect the front axle with suspension springs were loose, I had to make some winching to realign the front axle before tightening… π
The next day I made a big hiking loop, up Little Wild Horse Canyon and back down through Bell Canyon.
14. Silhouette…
15. Entering Little Wild Horse slot canyon.
16. End and deep trench in which we sometimes have to go sideways as it’s so narrow.
17. Some water remains in places.
18. I imagine water flowing into these curves…
19. Labyrinth…
20. Some veining of sandstone are incredible.
21. Going down through Bell Canyon
22. Convergence…
23. Oui, it’s the right way! π
After this hike, I discovered by chance a nice area that I will present soon. π
Claude,
I have been following your blog and adventures since this summer. I enjoy reading about the places you’ve been and really enjoy seeing your photographs.
I hiked Little Wild Horse and Bell Canyons about 12 years ago with some friends. Your pictures brought back many good memories. I have your blog ‘bookmarked’ and check it for updates almost daily. Thanks for posting and sharing your experience.
Travel safe.
Mike
Hi Mike,
Nice to read you here and thanks for the compliments! π
To make it easier : if you register on this blog, you’ll get an email when I publish an update. π
Hoping that our paths could cross somewhere, would be pleased to meet you…
Safe travels
Claude-Alain