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The ultimate adventure guide
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
View back toward the trailhead during initial steep climb.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Starting into the canyon.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Stunning canyon views along the Lower Spring Creek Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Stunning canyon views along the Lower Spring Creek Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Interesting rock formations along the trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
The trail through the canyon follows the sandy/gravely wash, with occasional larger rocks (like pictured) interrupting the way.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
The "narrows" section of the trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
The narrows bypass traverses some steep terrain on a narrow path.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Stunning views along the Lower Spring Canyon Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Stunning views along the Lower Spring Canyon Trail.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Toward the lower end of the trail the canyon widens and features more trees. If looking to overnight I'd recommend planning to camp in this area.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
Sun peaking behind the canyon walls.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
A section of canyon still frozen from the winter.
Mike Windsor
Photo Date:
03/17/2022
The final challenge of the trail is fording the Fremont River.