Pictures/Writing: Lyle Such
Camera: Canon 5d MkIV
Someone had carved mini cliff-dwellings into the sand at our camp. Nice work!
On the morning of day two we found a nicely hidden restroom on the other side of the river.
Leaving camp for day number two.
Our first waterfall. We had to remove our packs and climb our way around this one.
Every once in a while we would come across a mini-forest. Weaving in and out of the river, the landscape was constantly changing.
An unexpected forest of water reeds.
We found a great spot for lunch, surrounded by vibrant yellow leaves and shaded from the harsh sun.
Sometimes we would come across what looked like an arch that had been filled in.
The Coyote Natural Bridge. One of the highlights of this hike. Several people had set up camp on the other side, luckily this side was more photogenic.
This enormous rock formation looked like a gorilla. This was probably my favorite spot on the hike.
At certain times of year this gap can be filled with water over my head. Luckily it was only ankle deep.
Feeling tiny against the canyon walls.
This looks like an arch, but it's just a bend in the river where the walls form a u shape above our heads. This was our final bend before reaching the Jacob Hamblin Arch.
The Jacob Hamblin Arch.
We set up camp far enough away from the arch so we wouldn't get in people's way, and once the moon came out we went for a little night hike.