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The ultimate adventure guide
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Getting our bearings.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
There are a ton of options from the Box Elder Trailhead.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Everything is well marked along the way.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Some autumn color showing up a little early this year.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Hiking the Desolation Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Looking southeast toward Baker Pass and Mount Raymond.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Sections of the trail are steep.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
A rocky section along the trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Hiking the Desolation Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
Hiking the Desolation Trail.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
08/31/2018
The Salt Lake Overlook faces west into the valley. Nearby wildfires kept the visibility low.