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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
A primitive trail sign marks the trailhead at the park's upper parking lot.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
The hike begins by heading up a sandy wash - progress is slow during this portion.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
Winding up the wash along the mountains.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
A sign marks the fork where Wayne's Way splits from Ripley's Run trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
The trail soon climbs to higher elevation, and views of the dramatic landscape open up.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
Small trail markers along the Wayne's Way hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
While the path heads in the direction of the Colorado River, it never quite reaches unobstructed views of the water.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
Some desert plants along the arid hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/17/2023
Returning back toward Cattail Cove and the trailhead.