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Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Most of the hike is simply walking up a gravel path through bushes.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
The creek can freeze over due to the shade, so be extra careful if this happens.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
The rocky crevice where the falls reside.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Deeper into the cavern-like alcove to view the falls.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Looking up makes you feel like you're in a slot canyon.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Zapata Falls.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
You can see above where the rock funnels the water into this narrow chamber.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Leaving the canyon.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Make your way back to the trail.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Sangre de Cristo range above the Dunefield to the north.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Close up of Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Mount Herard guarding the eastern edge of the Dunefield.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
The edge of the San Juan Mountains to the south.
Kevin Murray
Photo Date:
11/24/2017
Looking up toward one of the many high ridges towering over the trailhead.