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The ultimate adventure guide
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
The terrain is desolate, but the views of the desert reefs and mountains in the distance are really nice.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
The early part of the tour has a few sections of smooth white Navajo sandstone. This is a great place for people who are new to desert mountain biking to hone their skills on the slickrock.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
This is a great sightseeing tour for novice riders.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
Dinosaur tracks!
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
Interpretive signage at the tracks.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
Such a cool sight.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
One of many beautiful canyon vistas at Willow Springs.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
The windblown sand was making beautiful dune patterns that day.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
The reefs below the La Sal Mountains got a quick dose of early autumn snow.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
At the top of the hill west of Willow Flats is a great courtyard of sandstone fins and large boulders.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
Looking east toward Willow Flats in Arches National Park. Balance Rock is hidden behind rocks on the left side of the photo.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/27/2013
Continue down Willow Springs Road to reach Balance Rock.
Kyle Jenkins
Photo Date:
09/10/2015
Balance Rock and the end of the line.