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Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Trails in the park are well marked with signs and frequent map displays.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
This wide path leads to numerous trails.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Once you enter the hiking trail area you'll need to carry out what you carry in.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Trails branch off and lead to different parts of the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Be sure to take the trail into the canyon area, and above it.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
When it is dry, use the footholds to walk into the canyon.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The dry river bed shows the sculpting effect of water.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Take the staircase for an overhead view of the canyon.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Use caution along this non-fenced section, it has a steep drop-off.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A sign clearly marks the French Canyon overlook.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A look into the canyon from above.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A QR code is provided for help identifying location in an emergency.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Signs help hikers with direction on the intertwining trails.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
Without water, artistic shapes in the canyon are revealed.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
The trail crosses the canyon.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
09/05/2018
A bridge crosses the canyon.