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09/20/2016
The eastern walls of the canyon are known as the Reed and Benson Ridge after a local mining company.
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09/20/2016
The fall is a great time to enjoy Cardiff.
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09/20/2016
The fall is a great time to enjoy Cardiff.
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10/27/2016
The famous rock seperator, built in the 1920s by the Cardiff Mining Company.
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09/20/2016
Plenty of moose in this area.
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09/20/2016
Aspen glow in the autumn along the Cardiff Fork Trail.
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09/20/2016
Aspen glow in the autumn along the Cardiff Fork Trail.
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09/20/2016
Red-tailed hawk soaring over the Cardiff Fork Trail.
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10/27/2016
Looking up toward Mount Superior (11,132 ft) and Monte Cristo.
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10/27/2016
Getting this view of these mountains is rare compared to the side seen from Alta.
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10/27/2016
Hiking the Cardiff Fork Trail into the high country.
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10/27/2016
Views from the Cardiff Fork Trail.
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10/27/2016
Checking out the local mines.
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10/27/2016
Views from the Cardiff Fork Trail.
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10/27/2016
The view from the top looking north.
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10/27/2016
The foundation of a one-time hotel.
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10/27/2016
One of the former mines.
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10/27/2016
Views from the Cardiff Fork Trail.
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09/20/2016
Heading back out toward Donut Falls and Big Cottonwood Road.
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09/20/2016
Even the drive out is beautiful.