Guess the spot: Utah Edition

[Artemus]

Those look like Joshua Trees

Important clue, Reef.

 

[Reef&Ruins]

Joshua Tree Natural Landmark near St. George, then?

 

[Artemus]

Joshua Tree Natural Landmark near St. George, then?

Not quite. I am not sure what this Natural Landmark that you refer to is, Reef. Can you name the "mountain"/hill range?

 

[Reef&Ruins]

Not quite. I am not sure what this Natural Landmark that you refer to is, Reef. Can you name the "mountain"/hill range?

Nope. Never been there. Just know there is a road down there through the northernmost Joshua tree forest (which is listed as a national--oops not natural--landmark).

 

[Rockskipper]

I think Reef's referring to Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway between St. George (Ivins) and Mesquite in the Beavertail Mtns. I've driven it, and I don't recall seeing any barrel cacti like that. But wherever you are, it's the way southern part of Utah, so could be in the Beavertails. The hill behind you looks like that country.

 

[Udink]

I think I shot this in 2003 on the approach hike to the Lower Black box hike/swim near Swazey's leap. Dennis, you know where it is, right?

But of course. It's just after the second barricade on the road to Swasey's Leap: https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9889826,-110.4870503,90m/data=!3m1!1e3

 

[Artemus]

But of course. It's just after the second barricade on the road to Swasey's Leap: https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9889826,-110.4870503,90m/data=!3m1!1e3

Thanks, Dennis.

 

[Artemus]

I think Reef's referring to Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway between St. George (Ivins) and Mesquite in the Beavertail Mtns. I've driven it, and I don't recall seeing any barrel cacti like that. But wherever you are, it's the way southern part of Utah, so could be in the Beavertails. The hill behind you looks like that country.

Close enough, Rock. This was 5-10 miles from the road through the BEAVER DAM mountains south of the Joshua Tree National Natural Landmark (that is a thing?). The JTree's And barrel cactus are indicative of this unique ecosystem in Utah. You're up!

 

[Rockskipper]

I think Reef should take this one, as he was just as close as I was, he just wasn't sure what it was called.

Go for it, @Reef&Ruins

(If he doesn't show up before too long I'll post one.)

 

[Rockskipper]

It was a stormy day...

 

[Udink]

Reminds me of a place just outside Scottsdale, Arizona...

 

[Reef&Ruins]

I think Reef should take this one, as he was just as close as I was, he just wasn't sure what it was called.

Go for it, @Reef&Ruins

(If he doesn't show up before too long I'll post one.)

Thanks but I'm glad you posted something cuz I don't have anything on tap to post, although that will likely change after the next few days as I'll be out hiking in Utah with my dad.

 

[Rockskipper]

I posted one kind of like this some time ago. Dennis has probably climbed this thing. More than once. And on his dirt bike. And maybe even his ATV.

 

[regehr]

I posted one kind of like this some time ago. Dennis has probably climbed this thing. More than once. And on his dirt bike. And maybe even his ATV.

I heard that at the top he got first-find of a geocache and also there was a perfect arrowhead nearby.

 

[Rockskipper]

And world-class rock art.

We tease Dennis because it's all true - and it's in @Udink Country.

 

[Artemus]

Monster Tower?

 

[Rockskipper]

Not in Canyonlands, go northwest a hundred miles or so, MOL.

 

[Udink]

Okay, fine, it's Pinnacle Peak, just west of Price. I haven't been all the way to the top, but I have been to the base of the pinnacle.





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[Udink]

A hint perhaps? This was taken from the trailhead for a county highpoint.

 

[regehr]

AHA! Looking E from Mt Ellen TH!