The layered cliffs at the beginning of the trail.
The layered cliffs at the beginning of the trail.
Looking ahead at the landscape before the canyon begins to narrow.
Desert plant life along the trail.
Wildflowers along the trail.
The trail narrows along the wash as it curves through the canyon before opening back up right before the Toadstools.
The trail narrows along the wash as it curves through the canyon before opening back up right before the Toadstools.
This photo shows the delicate cryptobiotic crust. Remember to avoid breaking this crust because it takes years to form.
A view of the surrounding desert near the toadstools.
The final approach to the main toadstools. Be sure to stay in the sandy wash and trails to avoid disturbing this delicate landscape.
A view of the toadstools as you approach the rock formations.
This is one of the most photographed toadstools in the area
Another view of the most popular rock formation in the area.
Another view of the most popular rock formation in the area.
Other toadstools in the distance just above the main set of toadstools.
As you explore the area at the end of the trail you will see that there are many unusual rock formations.
The rock formations take on an array of strange and interesting shapes.
Standing next to the main toadstool looking back at the trail.
The surrounding landscape has many layers with noticeable changes in color.
A view of the surrounding desert and rock formations.
Another view of the nearby rock formations and layers.
You'll see toadstools perched all around as you look up at a cliff face at the end of the trail.