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The remnants of the 1996 burn at Buffalo Creek.
The sand here is really pea-sized granite.
A beautiful but stark landscape.
Rocks here have a distinctive shape because of the crumbly composition.
Not much cover on the trail.
Late fall brings the last wildflowers to Buffalo Creek.
A great view from Sandy Wash.
Sandy Wash at the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.
The trail is fast, and it's easy to pick up lots of speed.
Sandy Wash at the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.
The sun keeps you nice and warm here.
Speed is your friend everywhere here.
Sandy Wash at the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area.
Ponderosa pines that escaped the forest fire here.
The rocks that flank the trail are unreal.
Some of the most fun at Buffalo Creek ever.