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    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    12/28/2018
    Looking up at the Storm Mountain Overlook above the parking area.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Looking northwest from the parking area.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    The view up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Mule Canyon sits in the distance. This is a view from the overlook.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Storm Mountain looming over the area. This is a popular place for people to come and take photos.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Stairs Gulch sits under Storm Mountain in the canyon just to the left.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Heading up the trail, there are several fallen trees to navigate over and under along the way.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    There are soaring cliffs on all sides.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    This area catches the setting sun beautifully.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Heading farther up Stairs Gulch toward a series of waterfalls.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    This trail rarely has anyone enjoying it, especially in the winter.
    Kyle Jenkins
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    12/28/2018
    Looking back down the trail toward the northwest.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    12/28/2018
    The first waterfall, on the right a few hundred yards before the main set of falls. I don't recommend going farther than the first set if it's not a "green" avalanche danger day.
    Kyle Jenkins
    Photo Date: 
    12/28/2018
    Looking down canyon, Stairs Gulch Creek flows down and meets up with Big Cottonwood Creek.

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