Collins Canyon

IntrepidXJ

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Sunday, March 3, 2013

The Original Trip Report on ADVENTR.CO

On Sunday morning I was up shortly before sunrise and quickly taking down camp so I could get an early start on the hike. I wasn't planning on taking any photos at sunrise, but when I saw the sky start to light up I quickly grabbed my camera out of the Jeep and ran over to the nearest outcrop of sandstone above my camp. I'm glad that I did!


Grand Flat Sunrise by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Pothole Sunrise by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

The distant cliffs were lit up intensely for just a moment and I'm glad I was able to catch it.


Momentary Light by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

When I reached the Collins Canyon trailhead after a short drive, the sun broke through the clouds briefly. After this I wouldn't see sunlight again until I was hiking back.


Collins Morning by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

There were plenty of pictographs to be found along the way.


Three by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Red Sheep by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Big & Small by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


More Hands by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Birdhead by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


Carry the Bird by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

I spotted these two granaries high above the wash and managed to find a way up to them.


Two Granaries by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

A reflection of The Narrows in a pool of water just beyond the small slot.


Narrows Reflection by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

Hiking back up along a large dryfall in Collins Canyon when the overcast sky finally started to clear up.


Collins Dryfall by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

I also visited an old cowboy camp that had many relics left over from the early 1900's.


Can & Jars by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr


One Pound Ground by IntrepidXJ, on Flickr

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Awesome. I have wanted to enter Grand via Collins for a long time. Nice pics. Thanks.
 
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