Most viewed - Buckskin Gulch, Paria Canyon, March 24, 2014
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IMG_4336.JPG14 viewsTwo hours and 3 miles below the Middle Trail Exit we come upon the infamous rock jamb. It is not obvious which way to go. Footprints everywhere indicate people explore numerous routes over what is touted to be the most difficult obstacle in the slot canyon.
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IMG_4337.JPG14 viewsOn the river left side we discover one route (as seen from below) consisting of a fixed rope and chopped steps.
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IMG_4303.JPG13 viewsThis petroglyph panel depicting two bighorn sheep is visible on the right side of Middle Trail Exit, about 20' up from the canyon floor.
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IMG_4338.JPG13 viewsIn the middle of the slot is the Rabbit Hole, a tunnel under the house-size boulders. We are fortunate in that the passage is not blocked by debris, and scurry through.
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IMG_4125.JPG12 viewsSoon after the main trail splits off heading for the vastly popular, and heavily regulated 'Wave', Coyote Wash descends into the Wire Pass slot canyon.
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IMG_4167.JPG12 viewsAs the sun rose higher, more sunlight lit the canyon walls. As it was only the fifth day of spring, the sun would remain well to the south, rarely reaching the floor of the slot.
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