Underwater Canyon seen from high on the left bank of the Middle Fork.
Ponderosa reflection.
Starting out on day four.
Looking down onto Cave Camp, occupied by a small river party.
The section of trail between Hospital Bar (RM 53) and Cub Creek Waves (RM 54) is carved out of a nearly vertical canyon wall and affords beautiful views of the canyon.
A typical vista along the trail through The Grouse Necks (RM 54 through RM 57).
More fine scenery in the Grouse Necks.
A majestic stand of ponderosa trees is mirrored by shadows of more trees cast across the river.
A commercial sweep boat drifts through the pool at the end of the Grouse Necks.
Tappan Canyon Entrance Rapid (RM 58) marks the start of the stunning hike through Tappan Canyon.
Looking down onto Tappan I rapid from the trail.
A boat negotiates the drop at Tappan Falls.
The towering vertical face of metamorphic gneiss soars over Cove Creek Rapid (RM 59).
Cove Creek Rapid (previously Tappan III) was augmented by a fire-related debris flow in 2008.
The views just keep on coming through Tappan Canyon. Here boats drift through the pool above Tappan IV rapid.
The final turn in Tappan Canyon.
Typical trail conditions and views in Tappan Canyon. Tappan IV can just be discerned in the distance.
Bones in the Camas Creek camp tree.
Pool Camp (RM 61.8) is situated on the right bank at this pretty location. There is a small sandbar and a cliff to jump off of on river left. It would make a great backpackers camp.
Group photo at the top of yet another stunning overlook.
A string of horses shares the trail.
Hiking through the narrow gorge above Aparajo Rapid (RM 63.1) where the trail has been blasted out of solid rock.
An impressive trail notch at Aparajo Rapid.
Looking down onto the canyon notch at Aparajo Rapid (rapid not visible).
This view is looking down canyon onto the wide open expanse surrounding the Flying B Ranch from a 2,000-foot scramble opposite Trail Camp.