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Temples of the Sun and Moon, Lower Cathedral Valley.
There are many signs of the cattle grazing operations going back 100 years.
The Bentonite Hills are a very beautiful and interesting part of the trip.
South Desert Overlook with the Henry Mountains in the background.
Lupine in a wash along the road.
Overlook above Upper Cathedral Valley just before the steep descent.
Upper Cathedral Valley.
Historic 1920s cabin in Upper Cathedral Valley.
Mololith in Upper Cathedral Valley.
Upper Cathedral Valley.
The Temples of the Moon and Sun, Lower Cathedral Valley.
Glass Mountain is made of selenite crystals, not glass...and it is hardly a mountain.
At the sourthern end of Lower Cathedral Valley, Temples of the Sun and Moon in the distance.
The scenery is awesome for the entire loop.
Cactus bloom.
Back through the Bentonite Hills again.
The Caineville Wash Road section of the loop is generally in good shape.