It’s what we didn’t know, that caught us by surprise.
We were guessing as we started the hike if the small protruding rock formations were what gave the canyon it’s name of Leprechaun Canyon.
They were on both sides for our hike further into the canyon.
Our first surprise was that the canyon became a skot canyon.
There is a bit of an elevation change where the water carved the slot.
But then was the big surprise. We were in a deep slot. Very deep. Long and narrow.
Here is a look up to the top of the slot. It was windy and sand was being blown through the slot crack down on us.
Above Susan wondered under these large rocks wedges in the slot, but leaving enough room tobstill walk under it.
Above is a tunnel trope section. Susan and i are on the slot floor and the crack of midday sun is shining through the crack way up above shining a line on the ground.
This is the thinnest deepest slot I’ve been in. This was during social isolation because of the Coronavirus and others were also out hiking this trail. At spots that were wide enough I would put myself in a corner. We were lucky that we didn’t run into anyone in the tunnel. I had made my mask to wear but wasn’t yet diligent about having it on in advance. Shortly after this wearing a mask became a must.
Slot canyons are fun but as you will see in another slot hike some basic equipment is helpful.
Brent
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