Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
The Panaca swimming hole is the beginning and end of the hike, along with a refreshing place to wade on a hot day.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
The trail begins just beyond a small gate at the swimming hole parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Views of the freshwater spring swimming hole from the start of the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Much of the hike follows gravel single track.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
A second gate leaves the swimming hole boundary and heads into BLM-managed land.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Wild flowers along the hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
The trail is completely unsigned, so navigation is helpful following established paths toward Teapot Arch.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Teapot Arch carved from the Bentonite rising above the town of Panaca.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Descending from the arch, the path heads across a series of dirt bike trails before heading up a mountain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Views across the landscape from the higher portions of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
05/30/2024
Peak views across the Panaca swimming hole before the final descent.