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Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The view from Annie's Canyon trailhead.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The trail passes through a small grove.
Yelena Sukhanov
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There are several places on Annie's Canyon Trail to rest and enjoy the view of San Elijo Lagoon along the way.
Yelena Sukhanov
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Annie's Canyon Trail follows the southern perimeter of San Elijo Lagoon.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
A prickly pear cactus heavy with fruit.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
Annie's Canyon Trail is great for bird-watching.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
Wildflowers blooming along Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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The entrance into the canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The walls of the canyon quickly grow narrow on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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Annie's Canyon Trail is well-marked.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The view inside the slot canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
A hiker navigating through the slot canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The otherworldly beauty of the slot canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
A short climb up a ladder on Annie's Canyon Trail is required to get out of the slot canyon.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The view after climbing out of the slot canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The view looking back into the canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
The view looking down the ladder and into the slot canyon on Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
Hikers are rewarded with a scenic view at the top of Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
View of San Elijo Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean from Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
Wildflowers blooming along Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
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01/05/2019
View of San Elijo Lagoon and the Pacific Ocean from Annie's Canyon Trail.
Yelena Sukhanov
Photo Date:
01/05/2019
Wildflowers blooming along Annie's Canyon Trail.