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Pectol's Pyramid from the Navajo Knobs Trail.
Navajo Knobs Trailhead.
The trail begins by the river.
Navajo Knobs Trail, Capitol Reef National Park.
Pectol's Pyramid.
Photos of Capital Reef often look crooked because of the uplift of the Waterpocket Fold.
Much of the trail is on slickrock and is marked with cairns.
From the Rim Overlook there are just 2 more miles to Navajo Knobs.
Fruita Campground from the overlook.
Looking down on the visitor center from the overlook.
Storm approaching from the west.
View of the Hickman Bridge from the trail. Can you pick out the bridge?
A yucca in bloom.
Mule deer feeding by the river back at the trailhead.