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Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
Malpais Nature Trailhead.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
View looking southwest from the initial switchbacks.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
The yucca and spoon plant among the lava rock.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
One example of the hardened lava that can be seen throughout the tail. The lava formed interesting patterns.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
The yucca and spoon plant among the lava rock.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
More of the plant life along the trail.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
A view of the well maintained asphalted trail.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
View to the southwest.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
Yucca plant getting ready to bloom.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
View to the northeast.
Blaine Hoppenrath
Photo Date:
04/16/2018
Cacti in bloom.