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Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Hiking into the canyon.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Views of the Superstition Wilderness hiking into the canyon.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
A unique rock along the trail.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Red bark of the mazanita bush.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
There tends to be more water in the creek bed during the winter months, and this is most often dry in the hot summer.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
You can't see the ruins until you are right up on them.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Please respect this site and remember to Leave No Trace.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Ruins in one of the lower caves.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
A view of the canyon from the upper cave.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Looking out from behind a short wall in the upper cave.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Looking down on one of the lower caves from the upper cave.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Ancient Salado Ruins in the upper cave.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
Another view of the ruins and entry point to the cave.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
A close up view of the walls of the cliff dwelling.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
A portion of the roof has collapsed, showing the construction method.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
The entrance to the cliff dwelling was quite small.
Crystal Sibson
Photo Date:
02/17/2018
A beautiful Arizona sunset.