Desert Pools

[gnwatts]

I thought it would be cool to post pics of that illusive life giving item in the desert, the pool. I have a few that I return to, so I thought I would share them. If anyone else has a favorite, feel free to add.

Eardley Canyon, up from Straight Wash, San Rafael Swell

My friend Mike at the big pool in Mule Canyon (note the ruin above). My family and I have been coming here for years. Heaven.

Up Mule a couple of miles from the last pool, is this cave opposite 3 story house (our name). It has always had water for me, with just enough room or my bag nearby.

I reveal the location of this one with a heavy heart, It is up Green House Canyon (in Grand Gulch), itself a fairly mundane canyon as canyons go (Green House Ruin is cool though). But if you are patient I would say a mile up this side canyon (just down the Gulch from Bullet Canyon) is this remarkable place.

 

[Nick]

Ahhh... desert pools. I like.

 

[Nick]

Three Canyon.

 

[gnwatts]

In Mule Canyon.

 

[Nick]

Fortymile Gulch

 

[Jammer]

Two of many in Dark Canyon:





- Jamal

 

[Nick]

Two of many in Dark Canyon:

- Jamal

Niiiiice! I'm finally heading to Dark Canyon this spring. Stoked!

 

[gnwatts]

Very nice Jamal. It has been years since I was in Dark Canyon, but I do remember many large pools.
Nice shot of Fourtymile Nick.
Here are a couple from Dominguez Canyon, in a rare instance when the creek was not flowing:

 

[Desertrat]

Virgin Spring pool

Virgin Spring by Desert Woodrat, on Flickr

 

[Nick]

Almost walked right past this one in Cottonwood Gulch. Taken yesterday.

 

[Yvonne]

On top of Red Mountain near Hellhole Canyon and Kayenta Crack near St. George.
This was a really great pot hole we passed yesterday. Usually it's a lot deeper but it still was impressive.
I will head back for an overnighter soon and explore more of the area, because there are a lot more of these pools and potholes nearby.

 

[xjblue]

 

[Michael]

...pool in Swett Creek - 6/2010

 

[Michael]

Lower Maidenwater - 2010

 

[intuitive cat]

out on Spencer Flats above Zebra Slot.

 

[Michael]

...cool shot, intuitive cat!
I've seen a lot of pools there, but never so full filled.

 

[gnwatts]

One of the many pools in Eardley Canyon, San rafael Swell.

 

[gnwatts]

On top of Red Mountain near Hellhole Canyon and Kayenta Crack near St. George.
This was a really great pot hole we passed yesterday. Usually it's a lot deeper but it still was impressive.
I will head back for an overnighter soon and explore more of the area, because there are a lot more of these pools and potholes nearby.

This one looks exquisite!
I might retire there.

 

[Yvonne]

next time I jump in!!!